Media Advisory
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Introduces New Fire Safety Program At Colonel John Stuart Elementary, Cole Harbour
(Friday, November 5, 2004)
The Media is invited to view the first performance of "The
Great Fire Escape" Performance as follows:
When: Monday, November 8, 2004
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Colonel John Stuart Elementary School, 5 John Stewart Drive,
Cole Harbour
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency’s Fire Prevention Officers
Kevin Thomas, and Wayne Higgins have developed an interactive stage
performance to teach school aged children from grade primary to
six, fire safety.
The performance includes scenes such as 1) Mrs. O'Leary's Cow and
the great Chicago fire, 2) The origins of fire, 3) Reporting emergencies
to 911, 4) Explanation of Fire Fighters Gear,
5) Escaping from smoke and fire in a house, and 6) The importance
of smoke alarms and fire escape planning.
This new program is designed to reach more students in a shorter
period of time, by teaching in an assembly setting, and not the
classroom.
Both teachers and the principal of Colonel John Stuart Elementary
will participate in the activities. The performance will be interactive,
and enjoyable, by students, teachers, and the fire service.
For further information, please contact:
Kevin H. Thomas
Fire Prevention Officer
Public Education & Fire Prevention Division
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency
Phone: 490-4017
Cell: 209-4959
Fax: 490-5228
thomask@halifax.ca
