Arlington Fire Department to Host S.A.F.E Open House Saturday

From Arlington Fire Chief Robert Jefferson

In conjunction with this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 8-15, 2016 all elementary school children will be participating in an exciting fire safety program. Members of the Arlington Fire Department bring this education to all elementary schools. It is made possible through a state-funded grant entitled the S.A.F.E. grant. The Program, Student Awareness of Fire Education is geared towards school students because it is proven that fire safety education is the key to saving lives and property from fire.

We as fire safety educators are committed to teaching fire safety and want you and your family to be fire safe every day. For this program to be a complete success, we need your support. A few minutes spent as a family discussing fire safety practices can produce a lifetime of results. Please review with your families, what to do in an emergency, check for hazards in your home, test and replace batteries in your smoke detector, practice a “fire drill” at home and make your home safe from fire.

Our instructors will be discussing selected fire safe topics from the “Learn Not to Burn” curriculum produced by the National Fire Protection Association. All of our SAFE educators are committed to the community and its future leaders. Please do not hesitate to forward your questions or comments to the Arlington Fire Department at 781-316-3800.

On October 8th the Arlington Fire Department in conjunction with Papa Gino's invites you to come down to Fire Head Quarters located at 411 Mass Ave between noon - 2 p.m. for our annual S.A.F.E. open house. Kids can enjoy learning more about fire safety, touch a fire truck and fill up on pizza. We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Jefferson

Fire Chief

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