Photo By Jason Ragucci | Fort Bliss fire inspectors, Paul Laney and Anne O'Brien dressed as Sesame Street...... read more read more
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EL PASO, Texas - The Fort Bliss Fire Inspection Team kicked off Fire Prevention Week at Kelly Park, Oct. 1.
President William Howard Taft created Fire Prevention Week on its 40th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, according to Fort Bliss fire inspector Paul Laney.
All the local schools on Fort Bliss hosted "Two Ways Out" beginning Oct. 9 and ending Oct. 12. All daycares on Fort Bliss were invited to take part in the fire awareness presentation. This year's theme is "Two Ways Out."
Fire inspectors dressed up like Sesame Street characters while explaining the importance of Fire Safety to military children.
"We selected Sesame Street characters, because it targets out audience. The age groups range from pre-kindergarten to third grade," said Fort Bliss fire inspector Anne O'Brien.
Military children got the opportunity to demonstrate to their peers how to exit their bedroom two different ways in case of a fire. They also demonstrated how to successfully "Stop, Drop and Roll" in an event that they are caught on fore. In a friendly competition, children were able to dress in a simulated fire suit as fast as they could. They successfully changed in the uniform before a fire inspector was able to change into his professional gear.
"Fire Safety is the foundation of fire fighting in its self; so it is important to educate young, because younger kids are like little sponges when they learn," said O'Brien. "We educate in staying proactive. We want to prevent any incidents before they happen."
| Date Taken: | 10.01.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 10.19.2012 10:34 |
| Story ID: | 96433 |
| Location: | EL PASO, TEXAS, US |
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