MEDIA ADVISORY – GREENVILLE FIRE DISTRICT TO DEDICATE AND COMMISSION NEW PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Contact: Taft Matney
Date: February 19, 2010
Phone: 864/505-8866
E-Mail: taft@taftmatney.com

Monday, February 22 at 11:00 a.m., Boiling Springs Fire District officials will dedicate and commission Platform 2 -- the newest addition to the district's fleet which currently includes 8 fire engines, 2 aerial ladder trucks, and a rescue vehicle.

The traditional "wet down" ceremony will take place at the district's headquarters located at 5020 Pelham Road.

Immediately following the ceremony, the district will host a reception with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

For planning purposes, directions to Boiling Springs' headquarters are below.

From Greenville
Take I-85 North to Pelham Road
Bear right at the top of the exit ramp on to Pelham Road.
BSFD Headquarters is located on the right on the corner at the first traffic signal.

From Spartanburg
Take I-85 South to Pelham Road
Turn left at the top of the exit ramp on to Pelham Road.
After crossing back over I-85, BSFD Headquarters is located on the right on the corner at the intersection of Pelham and Garlington Roads.

About “Platform 2”
Platform 2 is an American LaFrance Eagle equipped with a 100' platform and a 2000 gallon per minute pump. This truck's platform extension has the capability to reach the roof of a seven story building and includes an option to remove unconscious victims from upper floors via a cradle system to secure a rescue basket while still allowing room for firefighters to operate inside the platform area.

About the Boiling Springs Fire District
Established in 1968 and located on Greenville County's Eastside, the Boiling Springs Fire District covers 15 square miles and serves over 26,000 residents. Governed by five commissioners recommended by county council and appointed by the governor, the Boiling Springs Fire District is a special purpose district responsible for addressing specific concerns and local issues among commercial and residential interests through 40 paid personnel and 20 volunteers operating out of 3 fire stations. The Boiling Springs Fire District is South Carolina's only ISO Class 1 fire department with a combination of paid and volunteer fire fighters.

For media inquiries, please contact Taft Matney by e-mail at taft@taftmatney.com or by phone at 864/505-8866.