Fire Prevention Week
This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the West Columbia Fire Department is holding an Open House! A FREE family event on Friday, October 10, from 4-8 PM, at the WCFD Fire House. Our Open House will include: – Gear Try-on – Station Tours – Rope and Vehicle Rescue Demonstrations – Blood Drive – Sparky […]
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Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9- 15. Fire Prevention Week began in 1922 and this is the 100th year of observing it. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires. […]
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Oct. 3- 9, is National Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year in the week of Oct. 9, in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on Oct. 8, 1871. That fire resulted in the death of more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,400 structures. The […]
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