HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1994 0316 CC REG ITEM 11LMAR -14 -1994 12:29 UTa. CO. FIRE
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
county of venture
March 14, 1994
Assistant to the City Manager
Mary undley
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Ave
Moorpark CA 93021
Dear Mary,
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GEORGE E. LUND
County Fire Chief
Thousands of lives are saved each year nationwide by cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) performed by citizens who witness heart attacks, choking and other
injuries or illnesses that result in cardiac arrest. In 1991, in Ventura County only 10% of
cardiac arrest victims survived. However, when CPR was begun immediately, survival
rates increased to 48 %.
The Ventura County Fire Protection District's "Start-A -Heart" program is designed
to teach CPR awareness, in English and Spanish, with hands -on practice for adults. For
children, the program includes fire safety tips, a puppet show, first aid, fingerprinting for
safety by the Moorpark Police Department and the chance to see and actually get into
a fire engine, police car and ambulance.
Similar programs have been conducted in the City of Ojai with positive results and
community response. An integral part of this program is locating space in which to
conduct the training. The space should be in a central area that the community members
can locate and feel comfortable. We are requesting the City of Moorpark to co- sponsor
this event by providing the use of a city facility. One large indoor room for CPR
instruction and a large outdoor area for children's activities is needed. We hope to hold
this event on Saturday, May 7, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this important community event.
Should you have any questions, please call me at (805) 389 -9769.
Sincerely,
4nS 4i Wells
Community Education /Public Information Officer
165 Ourley Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93010 -8586 (805) 389 -9710
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