These groups will provide area church congregations with

fire safety presentations, a video safety survey and a fire cap

extinguisher. Participants will also be made aware of home safety

issues, things they can do to help prevent fires and ways to help protect

their belongings. The program also includes suggestions on the use

of fire extinguishers, fire drills, heaters and home security.

According to the IABPFF, African Americans suffer

disproportionately from fire deaths as compared to other populations in

the United States. The association's research suggests that this is

due in great part to a lack of effective and creditable fire safety

education.

For more information about the Community Safety Network or

to schedule an event at your house of worship, call Gwen

Lampkin-McDaniel at 770-350-3467.

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