SEAT PLEASANT MD - Members of the Seat Pleasant Volunteer Fire Company Inc. hit the streets last month to make their presence aware as a part of fire prevention week, which was the second week of October. Volunteers visited area schools to teach children how to make sure they are prepared in the event of a fire at school or at home. The theme for this year’s fire prevention week focused on having two ways out in the event of a fire. "Volunteers did a run through for students on what to do from the first signs of smoke to calling 911 to the arrival of the fire department" said Phil Martin the Fire Company's Fire Prevention Coordinator. "It was very informative for us especially because we got the opportunity to see how much these children knew, some knew exactly what to do and some knew very little about fire safety" Martin also stated. Fire Fighters donned tier turnout gear, helmet, and air packs for the entire school day at Carmody Hills so students could be comfortable with the Fire Fighters in hopes of educating that fire fighters are friends not "scary monsters"
"One thing we did this year different was simulate 911 calls with the entire class so they can be prepared for the basic information needed to get a fire department response in the event of a fire" says Martin. The Volunteers also participated in two area parades in the Pepper Mill community as well as in Capitol Heights. The fire company plans to be back in the schools in November to monitor the fire drills to see how the students handle a live drill.
For more information on the Seat Pleasant Volunteer Fire Company Inc. or to have them visit your school, call 301-865-1957
Fire Fighters educate about 2 ways out!
