Manville Borough Recognizes Fire Prevention Week

MANVILLE, NJ — The Mayor and Borough Council honored the members of the volunteer fire companies recently when they gave a proclamation in recognition of Fire Prevention Week. Councilman Ron Skirkanish read the proclamation into the public record at a recent meeting.

The National Fire Protection Association sponsors the annual campaign in a continued effort to encourage practicing fire safety measures.

The theme for 2017 is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out.” The premise behind this year’s theme is that within seconds a fire can escalate and seconds count. To ensure personal safety, knowing two escape routes will aid community members in escaping a fire safely.

Some additional tips on the NFPA website include the following:

• Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit.
• Practice home fire drills twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out.
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.
• Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find.
• Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.
• Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.

(Image via Manville Borough: Pictured from left - Walt Wilczek, Dave Mroz, Patrick Renaldi, Joe Barilla, Ken Skirkanish, Tom Wood, Mayor Richard Onderyko, Bob Kostowskie, Jr. and Kris Grimm)

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