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COUNTRY FINANCIAL DONATES $2500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF UV CLEANERS
For Immediate Release:
April 21, 2020
Contact:
Julie Happy
Community Affairs Manager
Spokane Valley Fire
509.892.4155
COUNTRY FINANCIAL DONATES $2500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF UV CLEANERS
Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) has received a generous donation from Country Financial to purchase UV Cleaners for the SVFD Fire Stations. UV Cleaners are used to clean and disinfect reusable EMS supplies. Instead of having to use harsh chemicals, crews can now use the UV light technology. With a touch of a button equipment is sanitized and ready to use again in 5 minutes, a dramatic improvement to cleaning and sanitizing with harsh chemicals.
“The UV Light technology is able to kill 99% of the bacteria,” said SVFD Division Chief, Mike Charter. “This UV light is used in hospitals and the health industry as well to kill bacteria, pathogens, and fungi present on items and does it in a significantly shorter amount of time.”
SVFD is very grateful for this generous donation from Country Financial.
“Here at Country Financial we are very proud of our First Responders in each of our respective communities. You guys are on the front lines of the battle with this virus. In an effort to show our thankfulness, Country Financial came up with our Helping Heroes plan!” said Country Financial Local Agent, Tim Kilroy. “We I are very glad to be of assistance during this time. Thank you SVFD! Keep up the good work!”
About Spokane Valley Fire Department
Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) serves a population of 125,000, including the cities of Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Millwood, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas within the 75-square miles of Spokane County Fire District 1. In 2019, SVFD firefighter crews, including its paramedics and EMTs, responded to more than 18,326 emergency calls.
Established eighty years ago in 1940, SVFD is committed to pursuing excellence and is distinguished as an Accredited Agency by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and by the fire district’s ISO Class 2 rating from the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau.
Connect with SVFD at: spokanevalleyfire.com. For department news, safety information, and timely updates, find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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Did you Know?
- You can sign up for a station tour. Great for small groups.
- You should replace the batteries in your smoke alarms twice a year.
- Creating a defensible space with regards to wildfires could just save your home or property.
- We have Friends & Family CPR classes every month.