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3.6. SR 06-06-2011~/ Elk REQUEST FOR ACTION River TO ITEM NUMBER Ci Council 3.6. AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY Consent une 6, 2011 T. ohn Cunnin ham, Fire Chief ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED B~/ Authorization to Solicit Funds for Fire Prevention Activities REVIEWED BY ACTION REQUESTED Approval for the fire department to proceed with soliciting funds for fire prevention material for 2011. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Annually, the Elk River Fire Department, with marketing and fundraising assistance provided by the National Fire Safety Council, reaches out to local businesses to help support the department's fire prevention activities. Through these efforts, the department is able to purchase educational material (coloring books, literature, handouts, and posters). This material is later distributed to our local schools and utilized in-house during the three month fire prevention educational efforts, led by Fire Prevention Specialist Jeff Smith. The fundraising effort is led by a representative of the National Fire Safety Council on behalf of the Elk River Fire Department. The goal is to raise $10,000 that will be utilized to purchase educational material. Letters will be sent to local businesses asking for their support in this effort. It has been a successful program in past years that the fire department would like to continue, and hopefully, expand to include material for our senior citizens. In addition to the mailings, information will be posted on the fire department's webpage and Facebook accounts directing businesses on how they can contribute. FINANCIAL IMPACT The collaboration and marketing efforts of the Elk River Fire Department and the National Fire Safety Council has enabled the Fire Department to provide educational material at little to no cost to the department's annual operating budget. ATTACHMENTS • Fundraising letters Action Motion by ~ Second by Vote Follow Up N:\PubGc Bodies\City Council\Council RCA\Agenda Packet\06-O1-2011\Fire Prevention.docx City of Elk -- River Fire Department 13073 Orono Parkway Elk Diver, MN SS330 Dear Concerned Business Leader: The Elk River Fire Department has initiated this years Fire Safety Education Program for the children and families of our community; however, we need your help. In cooperation with the Elk River Area Schools, we .will be providing fire safety education materials for our children. These materials have been designed exclusively by The National Fire Safety Council, a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. This vital program will assist in teaching children fire safety and burn prevention. We strongly believe that by making children and families aware of fire safety, we can prevent tragic fire losses and deaths. Elk River firefighters are confident that fires and fire losses can be prevented if children and their parents can be properly educated on fire safety. Won't you join us in our objective? In order to help cover the cost of these materials, our department is turning to concerned businesses, industries, and professional leaders such as yourself. We are asking you to help provide fire safety materials and services for 30 or more children at $2.00 per child. Examples are as follows: 30 children @ $60.00 50 children @ $100.00 40 children @ $80.00 100 children @ $200.00 -etc. As an acknowledgement of those who support this program we will be listing them on the prestige page of all activity manuals under the heading: "PROVIDED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY PEOPLE WHO CARE" Thank you in advance for your concerned support. Your help is greatly appreciated and will surely reflect through the children of our community. Sincerely, , John Cunningham Fire Chief Checks Should Be Made Payable To: Mail To: Phone: 763.635.1100 Fax: 763.635.1 t t 7 NATIONAL FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL Elk River Fire Department Attn: Fire Chief John Cunningham 13073 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 wwvrci.elk-rivecmn.us .. ilk River Fire Department 13073 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Friend and Sponsor: In continuing our commitment to fire prevention, we are now organizing our annual Fire Safety Education Program geared toward all children. As you know, the Elk River Fire Department has initiated swell-rounded fire safety program. We have received very positive and encouraging feed back from the children, their parents, and teachers. We recognize the need for an ongoing effort to reach our children. In cooperation with the Elk River Area Schools, we will be providing fire safety education material for our children. These materials have been designed and supplied by the National Fire Safety Council, a 501 (c)(3)1ax-exempt, non-profit organization. To help cover the cost of these materials, our department is again seeking your help as concerned businesses, industrial, and professional leaders to support this vital program. Previously, you generously sponsored children in the amount of $ .Cost of materials have risen. Would you please consider a similar or increased donation this year? Your continued contribution is necessary to the success of our program and is greatly appreciated. As in the past, an acknowledgment of those who support this program will be listed on the prestige page of all activity manuals under the heading: ~~PROVIDED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY PEOPLE WHO CARE" Thank you in advance for your kind continued support of our youth. Your help is greatly appreciated and will surely reflect itself through the children of our community. Yours in Safety, Service and Protection, ~~ John Cunningham Fire Chief Checks should be made payable to: NATIONAL FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL Mail to: Elk River Fire Department Attn: Fire Chief John Cunningham 13073 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Phone: 763.635.1100 Fax: 763.635.1117 www ci.elk-river. mn.us City of Elk River Fire Department 13073 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Friend and Sponsor: The Elk River Fire Department would like to express our sincere thanks for your financial support of our Fire Safety Education Program. It is our sworn duty to provide the Elk River community with the level of fire protection and life safety the public expects. You have recognized that we desperately need to reach our children with accurate and vital facts that will educate and help them grow as safe, happy and responsible citizens. The materials were developed exclusively by the National Fire Safety Council, anon-profit tax-exempt organization. Because of your generous support, we are able to provide this well-rounded Fire Safety Education Program. Without your help this could not have been possible. Thanks again, on behalf of the Elk River Fire Department and all the young people who will be touched by your helping hand. Yours in Safety, Service and Protection, t J John unningham Fire Chief Phone: 763.635.1100 Fax: 763.635.1117 www ci.elk-river mn. us