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Fire Training Simulator

fheumann — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:17:17 +0000

Construction of the Park City Fire District Fire Training Simulator has been completed. This simulator will allow the Fire District and neighboring fire departments to train on all elements of firefighting, including victim search and rescue, ventilation, high angle rescue, confined space rescue, fire suppression and firefighter survival.

2010 Wood Chipping Program

fheumann — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:10:55 +0000

The Park City Fire Service District will begin the Wood Chipping and Fuel Reduction Program on Monday, June 14, 2010. Requests will be taken until Sunday August 22, 2010. This service is provided free of charge to the residents within the area served by the Park City Fire Service District for the first chipping services request. Each additional chipping request will be assessed a fee of $50.00.

We are able to chip cut up trees, brush and branches only.
We are not able to chip dimensional lumber, construction material, nails, wire string, lawn clippings or thorny bushes.
The maximum diameter of the wood should not exceed 8 inches.
Please stack your piles close to the road, cut ends facing downhill.

For more information or to schedule a chipping date, call the Park City Fire Service District Fire Prevention Bureau at (435) 940-2532, or stop by the our office at 736 W. Bitner Road.

When calling to schedule chipping please include your name, address, subdivision, and telephone number.

Also let us know if you would like to keep the mulch/chipping or have it taken away.

New Engine / Aerial

fheumann — Sun, 23 May 2010 20:52:39 +0000

The Park City Fire District has taken delivery of a new 75-foot aerial apparatus from Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus. This vehicle enhances the District’s capabilities for rescues and elevated water streams on multiple story structure fires. It has a 300 gallon tank for quick fire attack and is fully functional as a pumper. The ladder has a 500 pound rated tip and can be extended up to ten degrees below grade for off-the-road rescues. Training for the new “Truck 36” has just been completed. It will be housed at the Canyons Fire Station, 1977 Canyons Resort Drive.

Underground Parking Training Exercise

fheumann — Sat, 22 May 2010 21:36:57 +0000

The monthly training topic for May emphasized a very real threat to life and safety in Park City, vehicle fires in large underground parking structures. The Chateaux at Silver Lake allowed us to use the bottom level of their garage, three stories below ground! All lighting was shut off and artificial smoke was created to simulate “black out” conditions. Crews had to decide what tools and equipment to bring with them from the street level and had to select an appropriate method of radio communication, since standard channels do not work underground. After taking the stairs to lower levels, the crews actually connected to the Chateaux’s water supply in the stairwell, extended a fully charged hose into the darkened garage, and found a simulated burning vehicle (actually a large space heater next to a car) with a thermal imaging camera. The training and experience gained by our firefighters through this operation was very valuable and will allow us to better serve in the future. Special thanks to the staff at the Chateaux and Stein Erickson Lodge for the accommodations and cooperation which was essential to a successful training scenario.

Safety Fair

fheumann — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:40:55 +0000

On May 21, 2010, several members of the North Summit Ambulance Service participated in a Safety Fair at the North Summit Elementary School sponsored by the Summit County Health Department. Over 300 elementary school children participated in this year’s event. Public safety agencies from throughout the County provided information regarding health and safety issues to the children. The North Summit Ambulance Service is a paid-call rural ambulance service located in northern Summit County. The Park City Fire Service District manages the service on behalf of Summit County.

New Ambulance

fheumann — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:44:57 +0000

In April 2010 the Park City Fire District/Summit County Emergency Medical Services took delivery of a 2010 Ford F-450 4×4 Wheeled Coach ambulance. This ambulance is one of the County’s thirteen owned ambulances in their fleet. This response unit will be placed initially at the Pinebrook Station.

PCFD Honors Easton Family

Bryan Hoffman — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:44:18 +0000

Mr and Mrs James Easton along with members of the Fire District

The Park City Fire District recently presented the Easton Family with a plaque honoring the family for their dedication and commitment to the Fire District. In 2008 a contribution was given to PCFD to be used for medical equipment and to sponsor local athletics. The Fire District recently purchased a mechanical ambulance cot and upgraded two defibrillators.
Pictured above are Mr. & Mrs. James Easton along with members of the Fire District