March 29, 2024

Seekonk Fire Department News

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Fire Prevention week is October 9 through 15, 2016
Why is Fire Prevention Week in October? The Great Chicago Fire Happened during the month of October, 1871. The fire burned for three days: October 8 through October 10. While exact cause of the fire has never been confirmed, the most popular tale blames a cow who allegedly knocked over a lantern. The fire killed up to 300 people, destroyed roughly 3:3 square miles, caused $ 222 million in property damage and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. This fire changed the way structures are designed and built today. An entire 7 days of Fire Prevention Week is observed and serves as an opportunity to make the public aware of Fire Prevention and the role it plays today in communities acroos the nation.

Come to Seekonk Fire open House!
Be prepared to have fun and educational experience !
• Touch a Truck—see all the Fire Department’s Fire Trucks and Ambulances. Take a look at our shiny new Ladder Truck!
• Visit our Safe House—witness demonstrations on smoke detector safety.
• Fire Safety Videos and Pictures—see what your firefighters do every day to keep you safe!
• Seekonk Police K-9 Unit demonstration along with Police Department vehicles and personnel on hand!
• Pizza will be provided thanks to Papa Gino’s, East Providence
• Open House is Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10 am –2 pm


Change the Clocks-Change your Batteries!
It is that time of year again to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. The batteries in smoke detectors should be changed every six months, whether they have gone off or not. It is easy to remember: when you change your clocks, change your batteries. Don’t forget your carbon monoxide detectors too! If you are in need of assistance of obtaining smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors or batteries please call Bernadette Huck at Seekonk Human Services at (508) 336-8772 or the Seekonk Fire Department at (508) 336-8510

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