Sparky the Fire Dog demonstrates the Get Low and Go technique to children at last year's fire prevention festival at the Strawberry Park Pavilion. This year's festival is scheduled for this Saturday.
By JERI MARTINEZ
Updated: 10.04.09
Sunday marks the beginning of the 2009 Fire Prevention Week, and with combined efforts of the Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department and the Pasadena Fire Marshal’s Office, the 9th annual Pasadena Fire Prevention Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10.
Everyone is invited to come out to the Strawberry Park Pavilion between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The event is open to the public and is free.
The event is planned to go on rain or shine since the majority of the activities are under the pavilion.
“We would like to invite everyone out to have a fun time and make sure to bring your family and friends,” said Pasadena Fire Marshal David Brannon.
The past festivals have been successful by bringing out large numbers of people and attendance has increased each year with the hope for more this year.
This year’s theme for fire prevention week is- Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned, which focuses on burn awareness and prevention as well as keeping houses safe from catching on fire.
Many stations will be set up for the children to go through that will involve different topics on fire prevention to earn their Jr. Fire Prevention Officer certification. They can do this by completing six of the nine fire disciplines.
“If they do this then at the end of the program they will receive a certificate from our office,” said Brannon.
Other activities planned for the afternoon include a moon walk, rock wall, petting zoo, a fire safety tattoo table and drawings for door prizes. Children will get the chance to visit with Sparky the Fire Dog.
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