Fire Prevention Week
Submitted by KrisF on September 25, 2013 - 3:00pmDate:
October 11, 2013 - 1:00pm
The Urbana Fire Department will host Fire Prevention Week at Lincoln Square Village October 7-11, 2013.
During the day, Urbana school groups will 
learn about fire safety and take part in several educational fire safety activities:
- Don't play with matches or lighters
- Stop, drop, and roll
- Crawl low in smoke
- Watch the famous UFD puppet show
- Tour the New Fire Safety House
- Use the inflatable slide
Family Night - Tuesday October 8, 5:30-7 p.m.
Head out to Family Night for free pizza and soft drinks for the first 500 participants. While there, meet Sparky the Fire Dog and Safety Pup and participate in many fire safety activities. Children ages 5-9 can color Sparky for a chance to win a new bicycle.
The public is invited to join Champaign County Public Safety Agencies as the community unites for the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 2 p.m. in front of the Champaign County Courthouse, located at 101 E. Main St. in Urbana.
Fire Marshal Phil Edwards takes time to remind us of some safety tips to practice this holiday season.