“In recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Weekend and the start of Fire Prevention Week, the lights at the Elm Street Garage will shine red from Sunday, October 9 through Saturday, October 15.
One hundred forty-eight names were read at the memorial service this year honoring those firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Fire Prevention Week highlights how important working smoke alarms, a clear exit path, and a well-planned escape route are in the event a fire occurs in your residence.
This week two fires occurred requiring residents to be rescued over ground ladders, aerial ladders, and interior stairwells. A third fire at a thirteen-unit dwelling rendered it uninhabitable.
In addition to some of the residents suffering injuries, approximately two dozen were displaced by these fires. These are a few recent examples that show fire safety should never be taken for granted.” -New Bedford Fire Department.
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New Bedford Fire Department photo.
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New Bedford Fire Department photo.