07 Oct Fire Prevention Week Kickoff, October 7th
MACOMB, IL – Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters are teaming up with other local first responders, Farm King of Macomb, and Refreshment Services Pepsi for the 2018 Fire Prevention Week Kickoff in the south parking lot of Farm King, 1620 E. Jackson Street, on October 7th from 1 to 4 P.M.
There will be fire apparatus on display, activities for children, and informational items for the parents. Parents are encouraged to bring their children out to help teach them about fire safety, the benefits to having a smoke alarm, and to make them comfortable around firefighters. There will also be refreshments, giveaways, and fun for all.
This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” works to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire.
“Working in the fire service for many years, we know that people often make choices in fire situations that jeopardize their safety or even cost them their lives,” said David Estes, Fire Chief of the Emmet – Chalmers Fire Protection District. “We need to do a better job of teaching people about the potentially life-saving difference escape planning and practice can make and motivating them to action.”
Firefighters say this year’s “Look. Listen. Learn.” campaign highlights three steps people can take to help quickly and safely escape a fire:
· Look for places fire could start.
· Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm.
· Learn 2 ways out of every room.
For more information check out the Emmet – Chalmers website at: www.ecfpd.org
To learn more about this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn.,” and home escape planning, visit: firepreventionweek.org