Fire safety program set Friday

By Melinda L. Lucas

Members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will be presenting fire safety information to local school children this Friday, Oct. 21 as part of its annual fire safety and prevention initiative.

Several AVFD volunteers  plan to be at Nancy Smith Elementary School at Friday morning for a general assembly, then allow students by grade level to “tour” two or three of the department’s vehicles.

Last week was National Fire Safety Week, with a theme of “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape!”

AVFD secretary-treasurer Alison Gardenhire, who is also a NSES teacher, said that the emphasis of this Friday’s presentation will be educating the students about the importance of discussing with their parents what to do in the event of a fire.

She added that NSES students are always “very excited” about getting to see the fire trucks.

Earlier this week, volunteer firemen met to put together packets of information and gifts such as toy fire helmets for the students.