FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — It’s that time of year again! The 79th WOWO Fire Drill is set for Tuesday, October 8th, and this year, the spotlight is on the students and staff at Fort Wayne Community School Career Academy on Barr Street.
Each year, the WOWO Fire Drill is held in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week™, bringing awareness and lifesaving education to students, families, and the community. This year’s theme — “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” — focuses on how to safely buy, charge, and recycle the rechargeable batteries powering everyday devices.
The Career Academy is a fitting choice for this year’s drill. Students from several of its career classes have made direct contributions to Fort Wayne’s Safety Village and the Survive Alive House, helping to build, remodel, and enhance key elements of local fire safety training tools…