Monthly Archives: October 2016

Redraw the Future

REDRAW THE BALANCE A special firefighter sent me this article about a young girl who wanted to be a firefighter for Halloween. The article sparked some conversation over different experiences adult female firefighters have had. It is 2016, and sometimes, … Continue reading

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2016 Decatur Fire Food Drive Invitation

This year Decatur Fire Department is hosting another Holiday Food Drive. We have always received enormous amount of community involvement and we would like to have Decatur’s young citizens participate as well. Decatur Fire is extending a friendly competition among … Continue reading

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October 2016 Smoke Alarm Blitz Completed!

Smoke Alarm Blitz October 2016 is done and we want to thank all of our FORTY SIX amazing volunteers! We had help from Georgia State University students, Decatur High JROTC and National Honors Society, Emory University SORT team, Church of … Continue reading

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Have a SAFE and Happy Halloween!

  We all know how much the kids (and parents) look forward to Halloween. Everyone is excited to get out there and see the costumes and the decorations and the kids are thinking of nothing but how much candy they’ll … Continue reading

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October 29th Smoke Alarm Blitz

  One of the easiest and most effective things you can do to protect yourself, your family and your belongings is to make sure that you have working smoke alarms installed in your home. This heartbreaking video shows the devastating consequences … Continue reading

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New Anti-Bullying App and Facebook Page Offer Help for Victims and Parents

I’m sure lots of you look back at your time in school and remember witnessing at least one bullying incident that still bothers you to this day. Unfortunately, not only does the problem still exist, but now it’s got social … Continue reading

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Three Minutes…

  “Three minutes. That’s how much time families have on average to get out of their homes after an alarm from a smoke detector.* However, those life-saving minutes only occur when detectors are fully powered and operational.” These are the … Continue reading

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Fire Prevention Week

National Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States and Canada, during the week in which October 9 falls. In the United States, the first Presidential proclamation of Fire Prevention Week was made in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge. … Continue reading

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