July 2022
MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER The days surrounding the Independence Day Holiday are traditionally very busy for District personnel; this year was no exception. In preparation for one of the busiest times of the year, District personnel worked tirelessly to be adequately prepared. Personnel ensured Elk Grove Park was ready for thousands of visitors attending the festivities, and resources were ready to save lives, protect property, and safeguard the environment. In coordination with the City of Elk Grove, the Red, White, and Blue event is hosted at the District's Elk Grove Park. The entertainment and most specifically the Fireworks Spectacular brings thousands of community members to the park on July 4th. Our Partnerships and Events Team, Park Operations Crew, Fire Department personnel, and Elk Grove/Galt CERT members worked hard to prepare and manage the event logistics, schedule park irrigation appropriately, mitigate hazards, remove parking barricades, and implement additional staffing to not only support the arrival and departure of the community members but to also to respond to emergency calls throughout the community.
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This year the Fire Department increased the regular number of resources on July 4th to include two staffed wildland fire engines, an additional Battalion Chief on duty, Chief Officer field support, and staff at the Red, White, and Blue events first aid booths. The Fire Department also assisted law enforcement on July 4th with illegal fireworks enforcement and sent out a strike team late in the evening to provide mutual aid and assist in a larger incident event. The Independence Day Holiday truly displays the dedication of personnel who sacrificed their holiday to support this big community celebration. Thank you for all you do in service to the community. Joshua Green, General Manager