The Lander Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for Fire Prevention Week. Please join the fire department for their open house on Thursday, October 10, from 6:00-8:00 PM.
This year’s fire prevention theme is, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!.” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. According to the NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). However, roughly three out of five fire deaths occur in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
“Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a home fire, giving people the time to get out safely,” says LVFD Chief Eric Siwik. “The week culminates with our open house on Thursday at the fire station from 6:00–8:00 PM, where several agencies will be present to share safety tips from their respective fields.”
A variety of agencies will be participating in the open house. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with the US Forest Service, Guardian Flight, Classic Air Medical, Fremont County Emergency Management Agency, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Lander Police Department, Fremont County Fire Protection District, and more!
There will be a variety of demonstrations this year, including a Jenga demonstration and an arson dog demonstration, to name a few. Guardian Flight will be landing a helicopter in the parking lot of the fire station and providing attendees the opportunity to meet the flight crew and see the helicopter up close.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about fire prevention and safety at the open house. Individuals interested in becoming a part of the fire department are encouraged to attend.
The Lander Volunteer Fire Department offers these key smoke alarm safety tips and guidelines:
-Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (such as in a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home.
-Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
-Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
-Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.