The good kind of visit, full of fire related education and fun, not the bad kind that involves actual fire and destruction…
Last week was National Fire Prevention Week, and we all got to hang out with some exciting folks as well as a cute talking fire dog named “Sparky.” Ok, it was a person in a dog suit, but the kids were impressed (: And some cried ):
Squaring off with the friendly fire dog
The West Carteret Fire Department came to the daycare in their full fire-fighting regalia — masks, air tanks, boots, the works. They showed the kids everything they wore to be …
As we continue chatting about home and auto safety, this month, we’re looking all over the home to provide you with safety tips. Fires in the home can spread quickly, so it’s important to devise a fire safety plan.
Here are suggestions to prepare for a fire emergency, courtesy of the U.S. National Safety Council:
It’s best to sleep with the door closed. Teach children, in the event of a fire emergency, to feel the door for heat before opening.
Create an escape route for each area of the home, and decide on a meeting point outside the home.
Create a map that’s easy for everyone to read.
Tell young children not to hide during a fire. …
