Grand Forks AFB Fire Dept. set to host Fire Prevention Week events for 2013

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GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE --  The Grand Forks Air Force Base Fire Department is hosting the following series of events in observance of National Fire Prevention Week.

· Oct. 7
(10:30 a.m.-1p.m.) - Fire Safety Booth at Airey Dining Facility: Focus on kitchen safety for dorm residence.

· Oct. 8
(9 a.m.-1p.m.) - Eielson Elementary: Fire truck display with gear, Sparky meet and greet, and E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home) trailer demonstrations.

· Oct. 9
(2:15-3:15 p.m.) - Twining Elementary: Rally with briefing on home fire safety.

(10:30-11:30 a.m.) - Fire Safety Booth at the Exchange

· Oct. 10
(9:30-10:30 a.m.) - Child Development Center: Fire truck display with gear, meet Sparky, and E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home) trailer demonstrations.

(3:45-4:45p.m.) - Youth Center: Fire truck display with gear, Sparky meet and greet, and E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home) trailer demonstrations.

· Oct. 11
(noon-4 p.m.) -Fire Department Open House/Closing Ceremony: Guided tours for kids and families around the fire station. There will also be a Firefighter Challenge course set up for guests to try. Fire Prevention Week will culminate with the extinguishing of the fire extinguisher trainer at approximately 4 p.m.