Did you know that wearing an approved bicycle helmet that fits properly can help reduce the risk of a serious head injury by 88%?  A helmet should be worn every time you ride a bike, scooter, skateboard, or in-line skates and needs to fit properly.  Also, any helmet that has been involved in a crash needs to be replaced immediately – even if there aren’t any visible signs of damage. 

Bicycle and multi-sport helmets are available in a variety of sizes for $10 at all Fire District 7 stations. Ski helmets are also available for $20 upon special request. For more information, contact our Public Educator Autumn Waite at awaite@firedistrict7.com or 360-282-3956.

Remember to obey all the rules of the road and please be careful. Have a safe and enjoyable time while riding!

Perfect Examples of How Helmets Safe Lives:

Bob - age 38: A dog jumped out in front of me when I was going about 35-mph. I hit him broadside and went over the handlebars. My helmet was crushed, but I was able to ride home.

Renee - age 11: I rode my bike off a jump and fell. I hit my head and the helmet cracked down the middle. I had a slight concussion, but it could have been worse.
Erik - age 15: My front tire fell off while in mid-air. The direct impact to the forehead of the helmet shattered it into seven pieces.

Rose - age 9: I was riding with two friends and we ran into each other on a hill. My head (with helmet) hit the asphalt hard. I went into seizures and had a concussion, but have no permanent damage.

Dean - age 57: During a Master's National Championship Race, I went into a corner following a rider who fell in front of me. I went over the handlebars at about 25-mph. I lost all memory of the crash and my helmet was broken into pieces on the right-front side. I had a concussion, swelling and short-term memory loss.