Fun Friday event at Prairies CDC Oct. 4

To kick off Fire Prevention Week, Firefighters from the base along with other local firefighters will be on hand Oct. 4 for the Fun Friday event to show off their fire apparatus and specialized rescue equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacey Geiger)

To kick off Fire Prevention Week, Firefighters from the base along with other local firefighters will be on hand Oct. 4 for the Fun Friday event to show off their fire apparatus and specialized rescue equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacey Geiger)

The 2019 Fire Prevention Week will kick off with a Fun Friday program Oct. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Prairies Child Development Center (Bldg. 6933) on Spinning Road at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. It will feature fire safety education and activities and lead into Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12.

Firefighters from the base along with other local firefighters will be on hand Oct. 4 to show off their fire apparatus and specialized rescue equipment.

This year’s FPW campaign – “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape!” – works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

In addition to the many firetrucks and displays, there will be a “Firefighter Challenge” area for kids to explore, bouncy house and carnival games. The Fire Safety “Hazard House” will be on hand as well. Other activities will be scheduled throughout the remainder of the week, including visits to child care facilities and tours of Wright-Patterson’s three fire stations.

Firefighters will be on hand to accommodate visitors during normal duty hours throughout Fire Prevention Week. To arrange a visit to any of the stations, or for more information about Fire Prevention Week, call the base fire department at 257-4075.

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