4.1. SR 08-17-1998ity of
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MEMORANDUM
Item #4.1.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor & City Council
Bruce A. West, Fire Chie~t~~
August 17, 1998
Fire Department Open House and
Dance
The Elk River Fire and Ambulance Service will be holding its annual Fire
Department Open House and Dance on Saturday, September 19, 1998. The
Open House will be between the hours of i and 5 p.m., and will be held at the
Elk River Fire Station at 415 Jackson Avenue. There will be numerous
demonstrations held during the day. Some of the demonstrations include
rescue extrication, fire extinguisher demonstrations, ice water rescue
techniques, Minnegasco carbon monoxide information, the fire safe escape
house, etc. Also, the Fire Department's Emergency Medical Technicians
be giving blood pressure checks during the Open House.
We will be giving away free balloons to the kids, free cookies, popcorn, and
pop. The Fire Department's equipment will be on display for all of the
community to see and the newly purchased advanced life support ambulance
will also be on display.
In the evening of September 19, the firefighters will be holding their annual
fundraising dance. Once again this year, the music will be provided by the
Whitesidewalls. The cost of the dance is $7.50 per person. The dance will be
held from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Elk River Fire Station. There will be food
vendors at both the Open House and Dance and beverages for the dance will
be on sale through the Elk River Lions Club. We look forward to a fun filled
day at both the Open House and the annual fundraising dance. Tickets for
the dance may be purchased from any Elk River firefighter or at the Elk
River Fire Department. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me
at the Elk River Fire Department at 441-4919. I will be in attendance at the
August 17 City Council meeting to answer any questions you may have in
reference to the Open House and dance.
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