NFPA offers fire prevention tips

The NFPA sponsors the observance of Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, which began Oct. 8, 1871. More than 250 people were killed and 100,000 were left homeless. The National Fire Protection Association uses the week to bring attention to the...

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Safety Fest draws large crowd

The Garland Fire Department’s Safety Fest drew 1,400 visitors this year, an increase of 500 from the 2016 event.   According to Merrill Balanciere of the GFD, the department received positive feedback from the visitors.   There were activities for everyone...

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Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14

Celebrate Fire Prevention Week at the Garland Fire Department’s annual Safety Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Fire Administration and Training Facility, 1500 State Highway 66.   Join in a day of free family activities, food trucks, safety...

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Safety Fest scheduled

Celebrate Fire Prevention Week at the Garland Fire Department’s annual Safety Fest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. The event will be held at the Fire Administration and Training Facility, 1500 State Highway 66 in Garland. Join in a day of free family...

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GFD to host Safety Fest

The Garland Fire Department will celebrate Fire Prevention Week with an informative, fun and free community event.  Safety Fest, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. will be held at the Garland Fire Department Administration and Training Facility at 1500...

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