EASTPOINTE — Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11 this year, and the Eastpointe Fire Department got an early start when firefighters gave a fire safety presentation at the Eastpointe Memorial Library Sept. 20.

Firefighter Dominic Rossetti and Sgt. Kevin Denmark provided several fire safety tips; offered the public a tour of a fire engine outside; demonstrated various tools, including the Jaws of Life; and encouraged those in attendance to have a fire safety plan.

The National Fire Protection Association announced this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” According to the NFPA website at nfpa.org, the campaign stresses the importance of buying, charging and disposing of lithium-ion batteries safely. October is Fire Prevention

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