Encinitas Fire Safety Expo October 4th
Posted by Kevin Kueneke | Visited 69 times, 1 so far today |
According to the National Fire Protection Association, the majority of home fires (40%) start in the kitchen. Of these fires, one-third are the result of unattended cooking. 
Extension cord fires outnumbered fires beginning with attached or unattached power cords by more than two to one.
And, in one out of every five homes equipped with at least one smoke alarm installed, not a single one was working.
Fortunately for us, the Encinitas Fire Department is holding a Fire Safety Expo on Saturday, October 4, from 10am to 2pm. The event will be held at the Moonlight Beach parking lot and is part of National Fire Prevention Week.
Activities include an interactive safety demonstration in a Fire Safety House, Jaws of Life demonstration, a helicopter display, fire extinguisher demonstrations, and a “Little Fire Truck” for children.
Kerri Berberet with the City of Encinitas verified that the helicopter, which might be one of the very large firefighting ones, is scheduled to land at 10am. The Jaws of Life are actually going to cut a car in half at 1pm.
I spoke with fireman Tyson Gargas and paramedic Nick Conniry of Encinitas Fire Station #1, and they agreed that this will be a great opportunity for area residents to learn more about fire prevention. See you there!
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