Fire Safety Week


Yes, that is your's truly. I served as a volunteer Firefighter/NREMT-I for several years.


Oct 7-13th is Fire Safety Week. This year's theme is Practice Your Escape Plan. I'd like to suggest that everyone do two thing this week:


1) test the smoke alarms in your home and consider replacing the batteries



2) review the information on the NFPA website regarding making an Escape Plan for your family and then practice that plan.





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