CARE ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK?
SUPPORT CANCER SURVIVORS AND RAISE AWARENESS!
The Pink Heals Tour comes to Salt Lake City
Friday June 10, 2011
Beginning at 6:30 a.m.
City & County Building – Washington Square
451 South State Street, Salt Lake CityEvent Info
The Salt Lake City Fire and Police Departments, the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office and the Salt Lake City Council will host the Pink Heals Tour in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 10 – part of a national campaign to heighten awareness and honor cancer survivors. The color pink not only symbolizes breast cancer awareness, but also provides
a way for the community to show support for all who are currently fighting cancer.The tour encourages survivors and those who have been affected by the disease to participate through sharing stories of strength and success and making a pledge of support by signing two, specially decorated pink fire trucks. Those currently battling cancer, survivors, families and friends are all invited to attend the free event.
A pancake breakfast, Zumba classes, resource booths and activities, including hair cuts for hair donations, will be available throughout the morning. Participants can grab a hot breakfast from Mayor Ralph Becker and City Council members for a suggested donation of $5. Pink t-shirts will also be available for a suggested donation of $20. proceeds benefit the Huntsman Cancer Institute to help those battling the disease defray expenses.
The Pink Heals Tour was created to remind communities of the struggles of cancer and to assist local cancer organizations in their efforts to raise funds for the fight. The pink trucks will be parked at the City & County Building, Huntsman Cancer Institute and Firehouse Carwash throughout the day at specific times. For more details, contact Mia Chase at 801.799.4181 or mia.chase@slcgov.com.
Wear your pink t-shirt proudly for a suggested donation of $20.
Activities Open to the Public and Media
6:30 – 8:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast and drive-through pick up
East side of City & County Building
451 South State Street, Salt Lake City
6:30 – 8:30 a.m. Truck signing and resource booths 7:00 a.m. B Space Salon hair cuts for hair donations 7:30 a.m. Zumba ClassesSoutheast lawn, City & County Building 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Police escort pink trucks to Huntsman Cancer Institute 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Huntsman Cancer Institute truck signing and activities 2000 Circle of Hope Drive, Salt Lake CityFor directions, clickhere. 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Firehouse Carwash fundraiser 1990 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City
Nuisance Fire Alarms – How Businesses can Avoid a Fine
When well serviced and maintained, fire alarm systems are invaluable in saving lives and protecting property. Whenever a monitored fire alarm is activated, the Salt Lake City Fire Department sends one or multiple fire trucks, depending on the size of the building and number of occupants.
Unfortunately, many fire alarm systems are activated in circumstances other than fire or pre-fire conditions, including construction around alarm sensors, routine maintenance, and accidental alarm activations. This has resulted in many unnecessary fire department responses – a waste of fuel, a cause of wear and tear on fire trucks, and most importantly, a diversion of fire fighters from actual emergency situations.
In 2011, the Salt Lake City Council adopted an ordinance aimed at reducing the number of unnecessary fire alarm responses. Under the ordinance, the department has the ability to send warning notices or impose fines on businesses generating “nuisance” fire alarms, on a tiered basis over 365 days:
- First: Warning letter
- Second: Warning letter
- Third: $125.00 fine
- Fourth: $250.00 fine
- Fifth: $375.00 fine
- Sixth & Above: $500.00 fine
There are several ways businesses can avoid a fine. These include:
- Performing annual preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems
- Notifying the Fire Department at 801-799-4231 if maintenance is being performed on an alarm system
- Immediately contacting & cancelling the Fire Department at 801-799-4231 if an alarm accidentally trips – if you contact us before we arrive, no problem
For more information, please contact the Salt Lake City Fire Prevention Bureau at 801-799-4150
Full text of the ordinance available here
Photo: Gavin Kerslake
SLC Fire Prevention Week 2011 Activites and Educational Opportunities
October 9th through the 15th is National Fire Prevention Week. Salt Lake City will be hosting an open house at all fire stations. In addition, the Fire Prevention Bureau will host special activities for family members of all ages on Oct. 13th at Fire Station #5 and on Oct 14th at Fire Station #7. There will be a variety of fun activities designed to make safety education fun and alluring.
Residential Sprinkler Trailer – Station 7
This trailer allows participants to see a side-by-side demonstration of a typical house fire with and without a residential sprinkler system and see the difference a sprinkler system can make.
Vehicle Extrication Demo – Station 5
Firefighters will demonstrate the special skills and equipment needed to safely remove an injured person from a severely damaged vehicle.
Public Utilities Presentation
The Salt Lake Public Utilities Department will be available to teach proper shut off of gas and electric connections to a home or business. In the event of large disasters citizens may need to know this information for the safety of themselves and neighbors.
Smoke Detectors
A simple demonstration will be given which may include selecting a quality smoke detector, installation, and proper maintenance. Free smoke detectors will be given out while supplies last!
TRAX Safety
In light of recent tragedies involving vehicles, pedestrians, and trains; this reminder will help children understand the dangers of playing around TRAX platforms and tracks. Fun safety education is the best way to share safety tips with children.
Safety Trailer
This fun and exciting trailer allows children the opportunity to learn how to and correct potential hazards and safety in the home.
Children Activities
Many of the activities scheduled for the October Fire Prevention Week will include ways children can learn how to be safe in and around their homes and in the community. Children’s activities will include a fire related obstacle course, fire truck tours, turnouts try on with pictures, and food.
Information
October 13th 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Station 5: 1023 E 900 S
October 14th – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Station 7: 273 N 1000 W
For more information please contact Kim Matthews – 799-4114
Firework Safety Tips and Demonstration: Friday, July 1st 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Date of Release: 6/30/2011
Firework Safety Tips and Demonstration
When: Friday, July 1st, 2011 05:30-08:00
Where: SLC Fire Training Center, 1600 South Industrial Road
The 4th of July weekend is here and the Salt Lake City Fire Department would like to remind the public to have fun, and to be safe.
On Friday, firefighters will discuss and demonstrate firework safety for the media. Information regarding restrictions and changes to the firework law will be available. However the primary goal is to inform the public on how to use fireworks safely. The demonstrations will include safe practices, display of the new “cake” fireworks, improper use of fireworks, and child safety around fireworks.
We have scheduled the displays around common “cut in” times for any stations desiring live shots. In between cut in times, firefighters will be available for interviews. Proposed shot sequence:
Arrive/Setup: 05:30
- 10 sec teaser display of “cake” fireworks: 05:56 (approx)
- 2 ½ min discussion/display of new fireworks and basic safety: 06:07 (approx)
- 1 ¼ min discussion about proper disposal and extinguishment: 06:38 (approx)
- 10 sec teaser: 07:07 (approx)
- 2 ½ min display and discussion of improper use: 07:13 (approx) – Includes setting off a display inside of our burn box
- 1 ¼ min child safety, focus on sparklers: 07:35 (approx)
Contact: Mark Bednarik at (801) 550-0121.
Visuals: Firework displays, fire engine, firefighters performing demonstrations
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, June 23rd, 7-10 AM @ Sugarhouse Park
The first Sugarhouse Park Household Hazardous Waste Collection of the summer will be held on Thursday, June 23 2011, from 7 to 10 am. During this event Salt Lake City will be accepting hazardous materials from your homes, electronics, and medications for proper disposal. This is a free service offered to all Salt Lake County residents.
Firefighters go Door-to-Door to Warn Residents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date of Release: June 7th 2011
Firefighters go Door-to-Door to Warn Residents
Salt Lake City Firefighters are taking to the streets in the foothills to warn residents about the dangers of wildfires. Heavy springtime moisture has prompted vegetation growth that will dry out in the summer heat, creating a large wildfire potential. This potential can directly impact residents living near urban/wilderness interfaces. SLC Fire Marshal Martha Ellis has helped implement the Ready! Set! Go! Program in SLC, which is a wildfire action plan that involves residents before the fire happens. The program educates residents how to prepare their house, family, and pets for wildfires. Information about the program, to include compelling videos, can be found at http://www.slcfpb.com.
SLC firefighters will go door-to-door this week with information about the program. They will talk with residents and educate them on protection measures.
What: Media is invited to walk with firefighters and speak with chief officers regarding this program.
When: Wednesday, June 8th (Chief officers will be walking this day); Friday, June 10th – Briefing at 09:30 then out walking until about 17:00
Where: Briefing (09:30) at SLC Fire Station #4; 830 East 11th Ave Contact: Mark Bednarik (801) 540-7195
Visuals: Fire station, fire engines, firefighters walking door-to-door, chief officers
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Care enough to wear pink?
Water Rescue Training – Public Safety
| MEDIA ADVISORYSalt Lake City Fire Department
Water Rescue Training Thursday April 28th at 10:30 a.m. Salt Lake City Firefighters will be performing swift water rescue training. Due to increasing flood concerns this spring, firefighters want to encourage the public to be aware of risks posed by increased runoff in our waterways. Firefighters will be demonstrating rescue techniques they perform in an emergency response situation and will be sharing water safety information in order to raise public awareness. Location: 2100 South and 1200 West at the low head dam on the Jordan River Time: 10:30 a.m. Thursday April 28th. Salt Lake City Fire Department – Office of Public Relations Captain Michael Harp – Public Information Officer 315 East 200 South • Salt Lake City • Utah • 84111 (801) 799-4125 – Office • (801) 386-4716 – Cellular • (801) 799-3038 –Fax Michael.harp • www.slcfire.com • www.twitter.com/slcfire |
