Inaugural Fire Prevention Week kick-off event takes place Oct. 7
LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department, in partnership with the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center, invites the community to the inaugural Fire Prevention Week kick-off event on Oct. 7 at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“We view this event as a great opportunity to bring our partners and community together,” said KFD Fire Prevention Capt. Justin Kaeo Kinoshita. “In addition to our community risk reduction programs, we want to introduce our public education curriculum to families to encourage a two-way conversation at home.”
The event is free and will include informational booths by the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency, Kaua‘i Police Department, and Ocean Safety Bureau. In addition, there will be fire extinguisher training, hands-on CPR demonstrations, personal wildland fire education, and information on the Fall Prevention program for kūpuna.
A family event, the kick-off will have free rides by Fun & Kwazy, fire trucks, picture taking with Sparky, games, prizes, pizza, food trucks, and more.
Anyone needing an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability may call 808-241-4985 or email kfdpreventionbureau@kauai.gov. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill any requests. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, braille, or electronic copy.
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