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Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire Department
Some of you wondered about the current message on our Lakeview sign "Close Before You Doze."
First, this message is part of our Community Risk Reduction campaign and our efforts to help educate, and mitigate risk, during National Fire Prevention Month.
Second, the national Close Your Door safety initiative comes as a result of over 10 years of research by agencies, fire departments, safety professionals, and the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) into fire safety and prevention.
In closing, this research has proven that a closed door may potentially help save lives in the event of a fire. Please watch this video for further information.
Fire Safety & Prevention | UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute
closeyourdoor.org/
Fire Safety & Prevention | UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute
After proving a closed door could save lives in a fire, the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute is committed to share this finding with the world.On Thursday, October 10th as part of our efforts for National Fire Prevention Week your LOWVFD was happy to visit with the children, and staff, of Jupiter Learning Academy. This year the national theme is, "Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape." Please make sure you plan and practice your home fire escape plans, as well as, test your smoke alarms. Thank you to everyone for a good time and the great questions from the children.
As part of our efforts for National Fire Prevention Week your LOWVFD was happy to be invited to The Lake of the Woods Church Child Care Center to speak to their classes.
During our presentation we discussed the role of the firefighter in the community, what to do when a smoke alarm alerts, and how we should all practice our family fire escape plans. After the presentation while visiting with the children and teachers Firefighter Tom (pictured) also showed them all of our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the many tools that we carry on Squad 29.
Thank you to the LOW Church Child Care Center staff, and all the children, for making our visit so much fun.
Your Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”
The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and home escape planning, please visit www.fpw.org.
This weekend, at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, the fire service pays tribute to those that we have lost in the line of duty across the nation.
Your LOWVFD joins together in honoring and remembering the 119 fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice as they served and protected their communities.
Lake of the Woods Volunteer Rescue Squad
This Monday night featured training with some pediatric patients in a few mock scenarios.
Two Chances to Attend this free event.
Great job and many thanks to Orange County E-911 Center for bringing this service to our county.
Residents are reminded that in an emergency call 9-1-1.
In addition to providing free flu vaccine to the public, these clinics provide an opportunity for health department staff and MRC volunteers to exercise our emergency response plans.
We're a little late in sharing, but there's one last opportunity on Friday.Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. Many times, deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters and seat belts. On average, two children under 13 were killed per day in 2016 while riding in cars, SUVs, pickups, or vans.
This Saturday September 21st, is National Seat Check. Throughout the week we will be holding car seat checks:
Monday, September 16 from 09:00 - 15:00
@ Fire & Rescue Company 7
Tuesday, September 17 from 09:00 - 15:00
@ Fire & Rescue Company 2
Friday, September 20 from 11:00 - 15:00
@ Fire & Rescue Company 4
Contact Us
Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Inc.
104 Lakeview Parkway
Locust Grove, VA 22508-2025
Fire Department: 540-972-7510
Rescue Squad: 540-972-7480
Emergency: 911
