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Shelton
Fire Department – Office of the Fire Marshal City of
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Quick Tip: Smoke Alarms should be replaced
every 10 years!
Year 2007, 4th & 5th
Grade Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners Now on Display at Shelton City
Hall! |
Seasonal Hazards: (Click links below for
safety tips) Smoke Alarms Candles Clothes
Dryers
Shelton Student State Winner of Fire Prevention Poster Contest! Christopher Turechek, 4th Grade Student from
Elizabeth Shelton School, was honored as the Connecticut State Winner. During an Award Presentation Luncheon that
was held on March 27, 2008 in Cromwell, Connecticut, Christopher was awarded
a savings bond and a framed County Winner Certificate. Christopher's poster displays a variety of
important aspects of fire safety with a title caption “Be a Fire
Survivor.” One side of his poster depicts
examples how to prevent a fire, while the opposite side shows examples of
preparing for one. His themes included clothes dryers, electrical, matches,
smoke alarms, calling 911 and escape planning His poster will be re-printed
as the 2008 State Fire Prevention Poster and appear on the front of folders
provided to all 4th and 5th grade students throughout the state as well as be
the cover of the 2009 Connecticut State Fire Prevention Calendar. During Fire Prevention Week in October, his
poster will be on display at the State Capitol. Full Story
2007 Poster Contest Winners Awarded! 2007 Essay Contest Winners Awarded! Candle Fire Alert! Do
not leave candles unattended! The City of Shelton Fire
Prevention Bureau would like to remind everyone keep fire prevention in mind
when using candles. Better yet, do not even light them! The city has
experienced a rash of fires involving candles. Despite quick and effective
response by the fire department, they have caused extensive damage to homes.
See Residential Tips Fire Safety Everyone - Every Day! DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES! |
Be a Survivor!
Ted Pisciotta, Assistant
Chief - Fire Prevention, may be reached at: (203) 924-1555
ext. 339
Mailing
Address: City of Shelton Office of the Fire Marshal Fire Prevention Bureau 54 Hill Street Shelton, CT 06484
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Always
have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home
