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SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Fire Department reported on its Facebook page that they are celebrating National CPR and AED Awareness week June 1 through June 7.

The public is invited to join the SMFD for a Sidewalk CPR event on Wednesday, June 5, at the 3rd Street Farmers Market.

The event will transpire from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. There will also be an event on Thursday, June 6, at the west end of the Santa Monica Pier, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

“CPR saves lives – come learn to save a life with SMFD,” the Santa Monica Fire Department noted on its Facebook page.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—On Monday, May 6, the city of Santa Monica announced that the Santa Monica Fire Department will host a community celebration May 11 for Fire Service Day at Fire Station 1.

Open house activities for families and children include:

-Exploring fire engines and the ladder truck

-Fire station tours with firefighters

-Hands-only CPR and important emergency preparedness information with American Red Cross

-Stop the Bleed education in partnership with University of California, Los Angeles

The event will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1337 7th Street.

During the year, the SMFD offers outreach programs, including fire station tours, fire engine visits, and education on fire and life safety topics. The event offers an additional and unique opportunity to meet local firefighters and learn about what they do through a hands-on experience.

Fire Station 1 serves the downtown core and is Santa Monica’s most active station with 7,430 calls for service received in 2023. Fire Station 1 houses the department’s largest equipment, including its ladder truck, which will be on display for Fire Service Day.

By Trevor