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Public
Education
Public Education is
addressed in a number of ways at the Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department, from
formal presentations, to handouts and videos, and to daily interaction with
local residents and businesses. There are two basic aspects of Public
Education: Fire Prevention and Fire Escape.
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Local School Programs
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Introduction
to a fire fighter in full gear. This is important for younger
children who, already frightened in a fire, might hide from his or her
rescuers. |
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The dangers of
playing with matches or other flammable material. |
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Fire
prevention in the home. |
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Escape from a
fire, including the importance of having a family fire escape plan. |
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"Stop, drop,
and roll" - what to do if your clothing catches fire |
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Tips for Baby
Sitters. |
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Connecticut
Annual Fire Safety Poster competition. |
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On June 15, 2005, Tower
Ladder 35 visited the Early Childhood Development Center at 591
Poquonnock Road. Click
HERE to see pictures of their visit. |
August 10, 2005 Engine 32
visited the Early Childhood Development Center. Click
HERE
to see pictures of their visit. |
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Fire Prevention Week
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Educational Material
for Local Businesses
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Emergency
light and fire extinguisher testing. |
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Fire
extinguisher training handouts and videos - available at the Office of
Fire Prevention. |
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Fire safety
handouts and videos |
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Fire Safety
programs presented to local civic and business organizations. |
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Education for Local
Residents
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Educational
handouts covering smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, a home fire safety
check list, holiday decoration safety, and other topics. |
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Educational
videos available on loan from the Office of Fire Prevention. |
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Programs
geared for the particular needs of senior citizens. |
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Fire Department
Visits
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Visits to the
fire department may be arranged by calling the Office of Fire Prevention
at 448-1384. Any scheduled visit may be interrupted for fire or
emergency calls. |
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ADULT CPR & AED TRAINING
MARCH 22ND
5:00pm until 8:45 pm
Groton Public Library Room 1
What would you do if a loved one collapsed in
front of you right now?
If you don’t know, now is your chance to
learn how to save someone’s life. The Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department is
offering an Adult CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training
course, approved through the American Heart Association. The cost of this
program is only $15.00, for the required books and the certification card.
The class is limited to a size of 24
students, and the sign up form is at the check out desk at the Groton Public
Library. If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact
the Fire Marshal’s Office at (860) 448-1384.
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