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Fire awareness
the theme of the week
By REBECCA CRUSE
Capital
Journal Staff
Friday,
October 6, 2006
Sunday kicks off
nationwide Fire Prevention Week, and the Pierre Fire Department is hosting a
week's worth of events to help raise awareness about fire safety.
The fun will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday with public open house celebrations at each
of the Pierre fire stations. The department members will visit with guests,
offer rides in fire trucks and provide free refreshments and snacks for children
and adults. Also on Sunday, around 4
p.m., the
department will announce the winner of this year's essay competition, "Why I
would make a good junior fire marshal."
A local elementary student will receive the title and accompany firefighters to
several other events planned during national Fire Prevention Week.
On Tuesday, Pierre firefighters will be visiting area schools to teach children
more about fire safety and prevention.
Another public event is scheduled for Thursday, which includes more chances to
talk with firefighters, captains and chiefs about their jobs and get tips about
being safe. Officers from other areas of public safety will also be on hand to
answer questions, including law enforcement officers and emergency medical
technicians.
A fallen firefighters memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 15 at Capitol
Lake as a culmination of the importance of Fire Prevention Week.
Story by: REBECCA CRUSE
Capital Journal, Pierre, SD
www.capitaljournal.com
For more information about the
Pierre Fire
Department, e-mail the PFD
webmaster.
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