2010 Fire Prevention Week schedule of events

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  • By 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services
  • MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga.
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  This year, Moody will recognize Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 3 to 9 in memorial of the sacrifices of our firefighter heroes and the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which killed more than 250 people and destroyed more than 17,400 buildings.

To help emphasize safety practices, the theme for this year is "Smoke alarms: A sound you can live with." Smoke and poisonous gases are the leading causes of death associated with fire and can kill long before the flames do.

As a call to action for Moody individuals to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school to help ensure fire safety and the safety of their families, a schedule of events for this week has been planned. Asterisks denote events where families can come out and participate.

Oct. 4
9 to 10:30 a.m.: Youth Center visit with smoke house and Sparky
* Noon to 4 p.m.: Fire Prevention Week kickoff event at Fire Station (building 621)

Oct. 5
9 to 10:15 a.m.: Child Development Center with smoke house and Sparky
* 10:45 to 11:10 a.m.: Base Library with Sparky

Oct. 6
* 9 to 11 a.m.: Static display at Base Exchange
1 to 2 p.m.: Dewar Elementary School visit

Oct. 7
1: 15 to 2 p.m.: Hahira Elementary School visit, third grade

Oct. 8
8:55 to 9:40 a.m.: Hahira Elementary School visit, second grade
12:30 to 1:15 p.m.: Hahira Elementary School visit, first grade
Noon to 1 p.m.: Judging posters at Youth Center
4:30 to 5 p.m.: Youth Center rally, hand out poster prize

Oct. 9
* 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Fire Prevention Week culmination event between BX and Commissary, includes bouncy house, vehicle displays and interactive displays