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Longview Fire Prevention Open House

The Longview Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9th through 15th,

 2022.  This year’s theme is ‘Fire won’t wait – Plan your escape’ and  works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can  take to keep themselves and those

around them safe from home fires.

“Because  modern home furnishings are comprised of plastics, foams, and other  materials that burn very vigorously, fires in today’s homes grow larger  and hotter much faster than

ever.  You may have as little as 2 minutes  to escape your home once the smoke alarm sounds,” said Jon Dunaway,  Longview’s Fire Marshal.  “Having working smoke alarms and a

home fire  escape plan greatly enhances your ability to get out of your home safely  during a fire.”   

 Longview Fire wants to share these key home fire escape planning tips:

  • Make sure your plan meets the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
  • Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home.  
  • Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible.  Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
  • Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
  • Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year; one during the day and one at night.
As  part of the celebration, the Longview Fire Department will be hosting  an open house at the main fire station located at 740 Commerce Avenue on  Saturday, October 15th from

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Come  tour the fire station, see our newest fire engine and ladder truck, tour  an ambulance, and watch firefighters use the ‘jaws of life’ on a car.   Kids can

also squirt water from a fire hose and make their own fire  safety button, as well as other fun activities.

To find out more  about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Longview, contact  the Longview Fire Department at (360) 442-5501.  

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