Contact: Mitzi Rice
Phone: 373-7834

Fire Department Recognizes Fire Prevention Week
with Fire Safety Puppet Show

GREENSBORO, NC -- (October 1, 2009) -- In recognition of Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, the Greensboro Fire Department (GFD) is presenting weekday fire safety puppet shows at the Public Safety Training Facility, 1510 N. Church St. Show times are 9:15 am and 10:30 am Monday through Friday, October 5-9. Reservations for each show may be made by calling 373-2177. The shows are free and open to the public.

The theme for this year's national Fire Prevention Week is “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned” and it focuses on burn awareness and prevention, as well as keeping homes safe from common causes of home fires. For tips on fire prevention, visit the GFD's fire safety and prevention Web page.

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The City of Greensboro works in partnership with the community to build an increased quality of life for all residents by fostering an environment where inclusion, diversity, and trust are valued. As the seventh largest employer in Greensboro, the City has a dedicated professional staff of 2,700 employees who maintain four core values of honesty, integrity, stewardship, and respect. The City of Greensboro is governed by a council-manager form of government where a mayor and eight council members act as the legislative body. For more information on the City of Greensboro, please visit us online at www.greensboro-nc.gov.