HUDSON — Chief Bryan Johannes is pleased to announce that members of the Fire Prevention Team from the Hudson Fire Department participated in a Senior SAFE (Senior Awareness of Fire Safety) Program presentation for The Villages at Quail Run residents last night.
The Senior SAFE Program presentation was held on Thursday, June 15 at the Quail Run Community Center. Over 60 residents participated in the program.
The Senior SAFE Program was created in 2014 by the Massachusetts State Legislature to address fire and life safety for older adults. The program provides funding to local fire departments to provide education that addresses the unique risks that seniors face.
Senior SAFE educators provide firsthand knowledge of the dangers associated with fire; age-appropriate information on preventing and surviving fires; and education that affects changes in older adult behavior.
Topics covered throughout the program included Trip and Fall Hazards, Cooking Safety Tips, and Electrical Safety Tips.
During the presentation, residents received File-of-Life magnets, a card that contains vital personal medical information and is kept on the outside of a refrigerator in a bright red magnetic pocket, readily accessible to first responders when they arrive on an emergency call.
Additionally, the Fire Prevention Team discussed the importance of having an up-to-date File of Life magnet, a life alert system, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and knowing when and how to test and replace detectors.
“The risk of injuries due to fires or home accidents increases as we get older,” said Chief Johannes.”It is important that we address these hazards and the small changes that can make a big difference in our homes.”
Any senior who has questions about fire safety in their home is encouraged to call the Hudson Fire Department at 978-562-5565.
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