The Standard Journal

Cedartown Fire Dept asks businesses to help provide educationa­l materials

- Staff Reports

Awareness and education are a major key in keeping any community fire safe. That’s why the Cedartown Fire Department is asking local businesses to help their efforts to make sure both are covered in Cedartown.

The Cedartown Fire Department is working with the National Fire Safety Council, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organizati­on, to provide fire prevention materials for Cedartown children and seniors through their annual fire prevention program.

The fire department is seeking the support of local individual­s, businesses, and industries through monetary donations to cover the cost of the educationa­l material. All donations are tax-deductible. Individual­s and corporatio­ns making a donation will have their business name listed on all materials that will be distribute­d throughout the community.

“These materials will be extremely effective in providing important fire safety informatio­n to the children of our community,” Cedartown Fire Chief Felix White said.

Materials that will be distribute­d include activity manuals, brochures, booklets and other valuable teaching aids. A broad range of critical topics are addressed in these materials, including how to report a fire: 9-1-1, home fire safety, escaping a smoke-filled home; smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguish­er awareness, burn prevention, and additional community and fire safety concerns.

The Cedartown Fire Department will distribute these materials through presentati­ons, activities and programs throughout the Cedartown community.

“This informatio­n is a great tool to help children, parents, teachers, and our community better understand and respond to the challenges and education needed to help protect our citizens every day,” White said.

For additional informatio­n or to make a donation, please call 770-748-1112.

 ?? City of Cedartown ?? Cedartown Fire Chief Felix White hands out plastic firefighte­r helmets to children during a past fire education program.
City of Cedartown Cedartown Fire Chief Felix White hands out plastic firefighte­r helmets to children during a past fire education program.

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