NORTH FORK EMS FIREARM SAFETY INITIATIVE

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Upcoming dates:

  • June 18, Wednesday, 7 pm 
  • June 28, Saturday, 9am
  • July 13, Sunday, noon
  • July 26, Saturday, 9am

What Is It?

North Fork EMS has received a Byrne State
Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant to
promote firearm safety in Delta County.
Through this program, we provide:

  • Free firearm safety equipment
  • Crisis intervention resource materials
  • Safe storage guidelines
  • Information on reporting lost/stolen firearms

Key Program Features:

  • Anonymous participation guaranteed
  • Free distribution of:
  • Gun safes (rifle and handgun)
  • Ammunition storage boxes
  • Trigger locks

Of 322 people surveyed in
the North Fork valley, 14%
reported not having safe
gun storage. Nearly half of
these households included
children.

Why North Fork EMS?

As a Health Service District, NF EMS
provides 911 ambulance response
and Community Health initiatives,
such as Community Paramedicine,
CARES, SAIL exercise classes, and
other prevention programs.

  • We are trusted partners in our community
  • We have the expertise to deliver this vital
    program
  • Our providers can witness firsthand the
    impact of firearm related incidents
  • We identify and address community
    needs
  • We are committed to prevent tragedies
    before they occur

Together we can create a healthier, safer community!

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