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Owensboro fire officials mark Firefighter Appreciation Month and stress smoke-detector checks, lithium-ion battery safety
Summary
Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Roberts and Owensboro firefighters staged outreach for Fire Prevention Month, visiting schools and emphasizing working smoke detectors, family escape plans and safe charging and recycling of lithium-ion batteries.
The Owensboro Fire Department presented a proclamation marking October as Firefighter Appreciation Month and reviewed Fire Prevention Week activities at the City Commission meeting on Oct. 21.
Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Roberts described outreach to public schools during Fire Prevention Week, where firefighters taught second graders to recognize smoke-alarm sounds, practice meeting-place plans, call 911 and rehearse…
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