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Every second counts in an
emergency, and valuable time can be lost if your address number is not
immediately clear to responders. Lacey Fire District 3 offers its "Speedy
Spotter" program in an effort to solve the problem.
Statistics show that Lacey is one of the fastest growing
cities in the state. More housing developments and new addresses can lead to
greater confusion for residents and emergency personnel alike. Though such
housing developments dot the landscape, rural areas remain, with long driveways
leading to homes that can be difficult to locate from the road.
Speedy Spotter signs display an
address with three-inch reflective numbers and are visible up to 300 feet away,
day or night. The signs, attached to a metal post, are meant to be installed
near driveways to allow emergency responders to quickly identify a home's
address.
The Speedy Spotter program
has grown rapidly in its three years, with more than 300 signs ordered in 2006.
Medical emergencies make up the
majority of Lacey Fire's calls. Cardiac arrest, diabetic shock and accident
injuries are the most common, each with its own set of complications that
increase as each minute goes by while the victim waits for aid.
Signs may be ordered from
the Lacey Fire District 3 community service committee and cost $18, which
includes the metal post (or $15 for the sign only). The District pays for the
materials, and all proceeds go directly toward community service activities.
Volunteer committee members will install the signs at no cost. Those unable to
pay for signs due to financial limitations will not be turned away.
To order a sign, download this PDF form
and either drop it by our
District
office or mail it to:
Lacey Fire District 3
1231 Franz St. SE
Lacey, WA 98503 For additional details or questions, please call us at
360-491-2410.
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