Firefighters are encouraging their communities to “learn the sounds of fire safety”.
It’s part of National Fire Prevention Week, which continues through Oct. 9.
Throughout the week, Peoria firefighters have held presentations for Peoria Public Schools K-2 students.
Friday, the Peoria division chief of fire prevention Nate Rice spoke to children at Charter Oak Primary School. His main message was the importance of smoke detectors.
Rice says it’s vital that fire safety is ingrained in children at a young age
“Making a plan to get out, getting out of your house as soon as you hear those three beeps, what to do when the battery’s low in a smoke detector and the sound that’s going to make, and just having a plan of action when it’s necessary,” are what Rice said he told the students.
Rice said a smoke detector can be the difference in preventing fires, injuries, or death.