The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is participating in Fire Prevention Week with a focus on this year’s theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” BFD has scheduled field trips to fire stations and classroom visits to teach students about fire safety. While the theme centers on smoke alarms, firefighters will also cover topics such as calling 9-1-1, avoiding matches and lighters, and creating home fire escape plans. Fire Prevention Week, which has been observed for over 100 years, educates the public about reducing the risk of home fires. BFD offers these key smoke alarm safety tips:
"Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half," said Fire Prevention Officer Tom Figolah. "Yet, three out of five fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms."
For more information on Fire Prevention Week, visit fpw.org. Resources for children and educators are available at sparky.org and sparkyschoolhouse.org.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Share your news with us!Submit your news to the Chamber by the 12th or 28th of each month to be included in the bi-weekly Membership Matters emails. Archives
Archives
November 2024
Webpage Square Ad Banner spaces are available for members. Download our sizes and pricing sheet for more information by clicking the button below.
|