SHCC February 2023 Meeting Minutes

22 Feb SHCC February 2023 Meeting Minutes

Welcome-Chair

Thank you for coming to the February Sugar House Community Council Meeting.  We are going to get right to it.

Approve Minutes-Will Kocher, Second-Rich Knickerbocker

Fire Station #3

Sugar House Fire we believe was caused by a couple of heaters being left on and the environment became just too hot. 

Ready.Gov suggests that since there may be power outages in the area, which will bar you from using electrical appliances, it is imperative to have foods on hand that you do not need to cook, or can eat cold, and are non-perishable. Some ideas are as follows:Canned goodsDried fruitPeanut butterProtein barsFood for infants Meals Ready to Eat (dehydrated food)It is possible to cook food without using electricity by using candle warmers, chafing dishes, fondue pots or a fireplace. However, should any of these methods not be available, we recommend having foods that you can eat without having to be cooked, or eaten cold, accessible in your kits to ensure proper nutrition is never far from reach. Please keep in mind, knowing when the items will expire PRIOR to having to use them will help ensure you and your families have sustenance until help can be reached. Salt Lake City Fire Emergency Management recommends checking your kits at least every few months and annotating expiration dates on a spreadsheet that is easily accessible. Visit here to learn more information on this topic. Be sure to follow @BeReadySLC on all major social media platforms for more preparedness tips! The American Heart Association designates February as National Heart Month. This is a good reminder for all of us to think critically about our cardiovascular health. When it comes to EMS response to a patient experiencing a cardiac arrest, time is key. SLC Fire developed our response to cardiac arrest incidents to ensure the patient’s best chance for survival, but we need your help. Did you know…When receiving report of a patient in cardiac distress, SLC911 dispatchers are able to help the caller initiate CPR in 71% of cases. That’s higher than the national average of 40%.In Salt Lake City, 22% of SLC Fire’s patients who experience a cardiac arrest survive to hospital discharge. That’s higher than the national, overall survival rate of 9%.Upon discharge following cardiac arrest, 82% of SLC Fire’s patients had good neurologic function, allowing them to more easily return to normal function in life. That’s higher than the national average of 80%.Of course, preventative measures such as lifestyle choices, physician-prescribed treatment and management of conditions, and reducing risk factors are always best. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” But, we know that cardiac arrest isn’t always preventable. In those cases, your SLC firefighters are here to help. Help us to help you – when you observe someone in cardiac arrest: call 911 immediately; initiate CPR quickly; whenever possible, utilize an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). When first responders arrive, we’ll take over care and work toward the best possible outcome.In January, SLC Fire bid farewell to Captain Joe Bush, pictured above right with Fire Chief Karl Lieb. Capt. Bush retires after 31+ years dedicated service to the Salt Lake City community. Please join us in thanking him for his dedication and we wish him well as he moves forward in his journey!