DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Fire Department held its fire safety day and encouraged the community to come out and practice their skills.
Fire Station #1 held its annual Fire Prevention Open House during the Arts Festival to prevent fires and help young people and adults feel confident in their ability to do the same.
Those who stopped by had the opportunity to interact with and try on firefighting gear, check out firetrucks, and partake in an obstacle course. The Des Moines Fire Department says this program is a good reminder for all ages.
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“We find the best success is like pre-school through about 5th grade. They’re impressionable, we can teach them lessons that will serve them throughout their lifetime,” said Jonathan Lund, DMFD Fire Marshal. “But we’ll talk to adults, we’ll talk to high school students, anybody that shows up, we want to make sure they’re prepared for an emergency.”…