MEDIA ADVISORY: BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT TO COMMEMORATE 9/11 ANNIVERSARY

Contact: Taft Matney
Date: September 10, 2010
Phone: 864/505-8866
E-Mail: taft@taftmatney.com

On Saturday, September 11, 2010, the Boiling Springs Fire District (BSFD) will hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at its headquarters located at 5020 Pelham Road in Greenville.

The ceremony will begin at 8:40 a.m. and will mark the time that the World Trade Center’s north tower was struck by American Airlines Flight 11 nine years ago at 8:45 a.m.

The BSFD Honor Guard will present the nation’s colors and post a set of firefighter’s turnout gear at the flagpole to honor responders who gave their lives.

Chaplain Gary Rogers will read the Firefighters’ Prayer, and a moment of silence will be observed.

BSFD has requested and been approved to receive a piece of steel from the World Trade Center that will be used as a centerpiece of a 9/11 memorial in front of the Pelham Road station. District officials hope to have the memorial completed with a dedication ceremony on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

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 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.

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