Sun City Fire Department

Media Release

November 20, 2002

Subject: Sun City Fire Public Education Division

Fire Prevention Programs Affecting the Community

Composed By: Stacy Lynne Bodenstedt

Fire Community Relations Specialist

The Sun City Fire Department strives to promote excellent prevention programs along with phenomenal customer service. One of the programs we offer is a home safety survey in which we check the home for possible hazards along with making sure the property has a working smoke alarm and fire extinguisher.

A few weeks ago while surveying a resident’s home site; we provided a fire extinguisher to the owners. After instruction, the extinguisher was placed in a proper area of the home where could be accessed in case of a fire situation.

Monday, November 18, 2002, the residents stopped by our Administrative Offices with their brand new fire extinguisher. Upon greeting them, I looked down to see the extinguisher’s gauge read empty. This struck me as unusual since the device was full two weeks ago. Come to find out, the resident had to use the extinguisher for a small fire, which occurred, in their home. As they were explaining their situation, I kept thinking to myself about the importance of sharing safety tips and preventative ways to make the residents of Sun City safe within their homes and the community.

The Sun City Fire Department would like to extend a special thank you to all of the citizens of our community for supporting our Community Education Programs and practicing fire safety on a daily basis. If you have additional questions in regards to our current educational programs offered or to make a Home Safety Survey appointment, please contact the Sun City Fire Department Administrative Offices at (623) 974-2321.