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Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12

by | Sep 23, 2024 | News

The High Prairie Fire Department is celebrating Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12 with an open house at the fire hall Oct. 9 from 5-7 p.m., fire chief Trevor Cisaroski reported to council at its Sept. 10 meeting.

“We will have displays, draws, free hamburgers and some activities for the attending public,” he wrote to council.

The theme for Fire Prevention Week this year is Some Alarms, Make Them Work for You.

The fire department will be giving away smoke detectors.

Earlier in the day, members will be making presentations at local elementary schools on fire safety.

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