July 2, 2024
City Council
DATE: July 2, 2024
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Council Member Soheila Bana
Subject:
Richmond Fire Department and West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council collaboration for an open house at Fire Station 64 FINANCIAL IMPACT: A combination of departmental funds and donations raised by West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council (WCCFSC) up to
$2,500.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
To educate the public on fire safety, raise awareness
about wildfire prevention, and foster community
engagement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE the collaboration between the Richmond Fire
Department and the West Contra Costa Fire Safe
Council (WCCFSC) to host an Open House at Fire
Station 64 on October 6th, in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week and to utilize department funds in
combination with donations raised by WCCFSC not to
exceed $2,500. - Council Member Soheila Bana (510-
672-6743).
AGENDA
REPORT
July 2, 2024
DISCUSSION:
The Richmond Fire Department and the West Contra Costa Fire Safe (WCCFSC) have a history of working together to promote fire safety and community awareness. In alignment with National Fire Prevention Week, both organizations propose to host an Open House at Fire Station 64.
This event aims to educate the public on fire safety , raise awareness about wildfire prevention, and foster community engagement. They have previously held two successful Open Houses at Fire Station 63, which have been greatly effective in raising public awareness and fostering community building around safety issues.
This Open House would be held during National Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Sunday, October 6, 2024, through Saturday, October 12, 2024. This week also includes a tribute to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Location: Fire Station 64
Organizers: Richmond Fire Department and WCCFSC
Objectives:
Public Awareness: Increase public awareness about fire safety practices, keeping defensible space around properties, and the importance of preparedness for public disasters.
Community Engagement: Strengthen the relationship between the fire department and the community through interactive demonstrations and open dialogue.
Fundraising: Raise donations by the WCCFSC from the businesses to hol d such events and support community members with prevention and preparedness
Education: Provide educational materials and demonstrations on fire prevention, community preparedness for earthquakes, hazardous materials incidents, and other public disasters.
Activities Planned:
Station tours and meet-and-greet with firefighters
Live fire safety demonstrations
July 2, 2024
Information booths providing free smoke detectors courtesy of the Red Cross, along with details on free installation services offered by the fire department Information about community preparedness for earthquakes, hazardous materials incidents, and other public disasters
Activities and educational material for children
Free hotdogs and music to make the event fun and enhance community building
Additional Event Highlights:
The Open House will coincide with the reopening of the Booker T. Anderson Community Center, highlighting another significant event in the Parkview neighborhood.
The event aims to rotate Open Houses through various fire stations to benefit as much of the community as possible.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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