A Safer Seat Pleasant Initiative hits schools

Date: 9/13/11

Contact: Phil Martin, Public Information Officer – (301) 836-1957

               Marcus Jones, President - (240) 350-8877

Release: For Immediate Release – 9/14/2011

Members from the Seat Pleasant Volunteer Fire Company visited 8 schools in the surrounding area this week to discuss hopes of a partnership that will focus on fire safety education for school age kids. The members (Martin and Loving) visited Columbia Park ES, Oakcrest ES, Carmody Hills ES, Seat Pleasant ES, Capitol Heights ES, John Bayne ES, Walker Mill MS, and High Road Academy (A Special Education School located throughout the County). Members are also scheduled to visit Highland Park ES, and Francis Scott Key ES. Members spoke with the Administrative staff about doing a seminar which will give students an introduction to Smoke Detectors, a fire extinguisher, Stop-Drop-and Roll, an exit plan, Carbon Monoxide, and a rescue demonstration with a Fire Fighter. Fire Safety Education is one of the most important lessons in life and tackling this issue at a young age is the easiest way to curb the interest and experimenting with fire for kids. The Administrative at the schools were delighted to have the FD make the first contact and so early in the school year. The school visits will begin sometime in Mid September and all targeting schools. The School Outreach team will consist of 3 people including the Public Information Officer, Vice President, and a Community Outreach Committee member (Bennett).

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact the appropriate parties at the contact information above.