The Spencerport Fire District will hold its annual Open House on Sunday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 3, 2588 South Union Street, Spencerport. All are welcome for this day of hands-on safety education mixed with family fun. Take a picture on a fire truck, enjoy refreshments, and meet Sparky the Fire Dog.
Many local partners will be joining this year, including Spencerport Ladies Auxiliary serving cider and donuts, Gates FD Safety Trailer, Operation Freedom Ride Animal Rescue, Spencerport Explorer Post with Sparky the Fire Dog, Roll Over Simulator, and Gates Volunteer Ambulance.
Firefighters will demonstrate a vehicle extrication drill at 12:30 p.m., showing how they use rescue tools, often called the “Jaws of Life,” to safely remove doors and other pieces of a vehicle in order to free trapped passengers.
October 5 marks the start of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme, “Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home,” focuses on how to safely buy, use, and recycle lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are found in many devices we use every day, including smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, headphones, and power tools. It’s important to know the risks they can pose if they are overcharged, damaged, or improperly stored.
Visit https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/lithium-ion-batteries for more fire safety information on lithium-ion batteries from the National Fire Protection Agency.
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