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In recognition of Fire Prevention Month in October, the Santa Fe County Fire Department will be hosting a Community Blood Drive and Safety Fair on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Frank B. Lopez Gym (Pojoaque Sixth Grade/ Middle School Campus) 1797 NM 502.

There will be Fire Trucks, Law enforcement vehicles, the PHI Medical Helicopter and crew, Fire extinguisher training, Car Seat safety, boating and water safety, wildfire information, and a variety of vendors and exhibits (see full list below).

To make an appointment for the blood drive visit www.unitedbloodservices.organd click “make an appointment” – enter promo code: ABCPD.  You can also call 505-246-1457.

All donors will be entered into a drawing for their choice of tickets to either a Dallas Cowboys or Denver Broncos football game (trip includes game tickets for two, flights and lodging.)

“We would like to take this opportunity to invite the community to come out and spend some time with emergency responders and learn more about these organizations and the services they have available for the public. Bring the kids out to take a picture with Sparky the Fire Dog and meet Smokey Bear”. – Victoria DeVargas, Fire Prevention Specialist.

We would also like to thank the following sponsors: Hutton Broadcasting, Denise Sanchez – Farmers Insurance, Western States Fire Protection, 1stDefense Fire Protection, Target Safe Security, and the Pojoaque True Value.

Vendor/Exhibit List

United Blood Services

Santa Fe County Office of Emergency Management

Santa Fe Regional Emergency Communication Center (RECC)

Santa Fe County DWI Program

Santa Fe County Fire Safety House

Pictures with Sparky the Fire Dog

Santa Fe County – Black Canyon Hand Crew

Santa Fe County Extension Office

New Mexico State Police

PHI Medical Helicopter Service

City of Santa Fe Fire Prevention Division

NMED – Air Quality Bureau

NM Dept. of Health – Medical Reserve Corps

Santa Fe National Forest with Smokey Bear

Wells Fargo – Identify Theft Information

NM Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NM Parks – Boating and Water Safety

Santa Fe Animal Shelter

Aging and Long Term Services Department

NM Office of Superintendent of Insurance

NM Dept. of Game and Fish – Poach Coach

CVS Minute Clinic – Blood pressure checks

PMS Headstart program

Safer New Mexico – Car Seat Safety

Western States Fire Protection