A Message From Bobby Smith
Fairfield Glade Fire Chief
October 2020
Welcome to October everyone ! This is the month of the ghosts and goblins. With Halloween this month, please
be safe and follow the Halloween fire safety tips.
As we approach the end of 2020, it sure has been a unique year. We were unable to have any of our FGFD Pancake Breakfast events.
A Reminder:
Saturday Nov. 21st FGFD Drive--thru Fundraiser Event held at Food City (upper parking lot area ) You can drop off donations from the convenience of your vehicle.
We appreciate your participation and once again thank you for your outstanding generosity this past May at our Food City event.
The FGFD is seeking firefighters for our department. No previous experience is necessary. Our FGFD will train you.
If you may be interested, please stop by Station 1 7258 Peavine Rd. (across from Mirror Lake ) and get an application from our office. To see requirements to be a firefighter, CLICK HERE.
If you have any specific questions, please call me: Chief Bobby Smith at 931 484-3801 I would be happy to discuss the opportunities with you. Note: If unavailable when you call, please leave a voicemail and I will get back to you ASAP.
Here are some Halloween safety tips from the National Fire Prevention Association...
Top five Halloween fire safety tips
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Use a battery-operated candle or glow stick in jack-o-lanterns
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When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing fabric
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Teach children to stay away from open flames, including jack-o-lanterns with candles in them.
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Dried flowers, cornstalks, and crepe paper catch fire easily. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters
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Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume.
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Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. Make sure all smoke alarms are working.