October 9 – 15 is National Fire Prevention Week and the Bend Fire Department is celebrating with an Open House event.
This year’s national theme – Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years – serves to educate our community about the importance of testing and replacing outdated smoke alarms.
Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to national statistics, the answer is likely yes. Most American homes have at least one. But do you know how old your smoke alarms are?
If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure. This is concerning because smoke alarms don’t last forever.
The Bend Fire Department urges all Bend residents to learn how old their smoke alarms are, and to replace them every 10 years
When: Saturday, October 15 from 11am until 3pm
Where: North Fire Station 63377 Jamison Street, Bend
- Come and meet your Firefighters and Emergency Responders
- Tour the Fire Station and climb aboard a Fire Engine
- Learn Hands Only CPR
- Watch a K9 demonstration by the Bend Police Department
- Learn Disaster Preparedness info from the American Red Cross
- Home Health and Safety Information from St Charles Medical Center
- Watch a Live Burn Demonstration to show the benefits of Residential Fire Sprinklers
- Take your picture at the Children’s Firefighter Photo booth
- Build a toy Fire Truck with The Home Depot
- Plus, Eberhards Ice Cream for everyone!
The entire event is FREE! For more information about the Fire Station Open House, or for information about home fire safety, please contact us at 541 322-6309, or visit our website at www.bendoregon.gov/fire
