Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? What does it all mean? Knowing the difference can save you, your home and your family! Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and knows how to respond.
In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time every October during Fire Prevention Month to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire.
Fire fighters from the Susanville Fire Department will be visiting neighborhoods around town this Saturday, October 9th, to teach people about the ‘Sounds of Fire Safety’ and what they mean. The locations are approximate because of the space needed for parking the fire engines, but look for the lights, and listen for the sirens, to find the firefighters at the appropriate time.
9:00a.m.
- Derek Drive and intersection of North Fairfield
- Limonera Avenue and the intersection of Sunkist Drive
- Pearl Drive – look for the engine
9:45a.m.
- Second and Fourth in between Ash and North Mesa – look for the engine
- Monrovia near 500 Limonera – Citrus Manor Apartments
- Gem Drive – look for the engine
1:00p.m.
- Cameron Way and the intersection of North Bunyan and Cameron and Shadow Mountain
- North Roop Street and the intersection of Wood Duck Court
- North Street and the intersection of North Weatherlow or Grand Avenue
1:45
- Fourth Street, in between Grand Avenue and Ash Street
- Barbara and the intersection of Shawn Way
The fire department is asking that adults accompany the children to the neighborhood events.
“Also practice good road crossing safety and awareness,” says Fire Fighter Andrew Jarrett. “Examples are holding an adult’s hands when crossing the street, looking both ways, and no running. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing as best as possible.”