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Maine Operation Lifesaver

Maine Operation Lifesaver. Fred Hirsch – Executive Director. Idaho Operation Lifesaver. Chris Arvas - Executive Director. Who Are We?. Non profit organization Public safety education program In all 50 states, and International, including Mexico and Canada

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Maine Operation Lifesaver

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  1. Maine Operation Lifesaver Fred Hirsch – Executive Director

  2. Idaho Operation Lifesaver Chris Arvas - Executive Director

  3. Who Are We? • Non profit organization • Public safety education program • In all 50 states, and International, including Mexico and Canada • Mission – Eliminate deaths and injuries caused by collisions at highway-rail grade crossings and trespassing on railroad rights-of-way.

  4. Where and Why it Started Idaho, 1972railroad employee; fatalities reduced Nebraska, 1973significant reduction in fatalities Texas, 1977Our state joined Operation Lifesaver in 1977

  5. Components • Educationpublic presentations, PSAs, videos, printed materials • Engineering endorse safety improvements at crossings through design and technology • Enforcementencourage active enforcement of existing laws

  6. Public Education • Presentations • Safety Booths • Public Service Announcements • Videos • Printed Materials • Train and Certify Volunteer Presenters

  7. The Numbers in Our State

  8. Partners • Federal (FRA, FHWA) • State (DOT) • Class 1 Railroads • Short Line Railroads • Corporate (Target, Wells Trucking) • Grant Funding

  9. How Partners Can Help • Volunteers Training or Meeting Space Printing of Materials In-Kind Services or Items

  10. Contact Information • Washington Operation Lifesaver • Bob BostonExecutive Director • 360.664.1264 • Email: bboston@utc.wa.gov • Website: www.wutc.wa.gov • Operation Lifesaver, Inc. • www.oli.org

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