Practice Makes Perfect: Fire Department, Senior Living community practice to prepare
Carson Valley Senior Living (CVSL) and East Fork Fire Department in Gardnerville teamed up last month to conduct an unplanned evacuation drill at the 63-person retirement community.
Under the watchful eyes of Fire Captains Terry Taylor and Jeff James and Engineer Nick Summers, the CVSL team safely evacuated residents in four minutes – a full 30 seconds faster than required.
The monthly drills are part the organization’s safety policy requirements and state regulation. In addition to monthly team meetings and unplanned drills, the fire department coordinates yearly inspections and discusses best practices in emergency preparedness with leaders and team members.
Carson Valley Senior Living, a Mission Senior Living community located at 1189 Kimmerling Rd., Gardnerville, offers assisted living and memory care services in a loving, resident-centered environment.
A caring, dedicated team of professionals provides enrichment programming and events that enhance the lives of residents and their families. Through the Ageless Dreams program, residents share their lifelong dream and team members work together to make that dream a reality.
For more information about Carson Valley Senior Living, call (775) 265-1400 or visit http://www.carsonvalleyseniorliving.net.