Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department ~ Durham, North Carolina ~ 919.361.0927
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Parkwood started August with a number of events. PVFD shared the evening with the Audubon Park Neighborhood Association for National Night Out on August 3. This annual event raises awareness of the role neighbors play in their own safety. Our firefighters and EMTs showed off some of our specialized equipment and Sparky, the fire dog robot, provided fire safety training for the children. It is a fun event and we appreciate being part of the activities.
PVFD also sponsored its last new member orientation for 2010. This class included a record 17 new volunteers. These individuals will be training hard over the next few weeks to achieve the skills they will need to remain members of the department. We thank all of them for selflessly donating their talents and dedication to community safety. Coming October 8-9 PVFD will host a Pork BBQ cook-off. Pit masters from all over the area will compete for prizes by cooking pork shoulders using their own special spices and rubs. Grills will be fired up the evening of October 8 in the field near the fire station. On Oct. 9 we will sell the BBQ from noon-7pm with the traditional sides of Brunswick stew, coleslaw, hushpuppies, and sweet iced tea. Adult plates are $7 and child plates are $4. Dont miss this special event! Working for You -- July 2010
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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the overall leading cause of death in the US. In SCA the heart abruptly ceases to function. It is an "electrical problem" resulting in the loss of functional heart rhythm so that blood is not pumped to the body. SCA is NOT a heart attack - a condition technically known as a myocardial infarction. A heart attack is a "plumbing problem" in which a blockage in a blood vessel interrupts the flow of blood to the heart causing damage to the heart muscle. SCA may, however, occur in association with a heart attack.
Without emergency help, SCA leads to death within minutes. Many of these deaths can be prevented if the victim receives prompt help if someone trained in CPR provides care until medical responders take over. You can make the difference! Learn CPR! An online Family and Friends CPR Anytimecourse is available through the American Heart Association at http://americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3033740. Also, classroom instruction is available through the American Red Cross. Call 919-419-1849 ext. 328 for more information.
--Chief William L. Colley, Jr. | ||
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