Spotsylvania Fire Stations to Host Safe Halloween Event

From County of Spotsylvania:

WHAT: Fire stations of the Spotsylvania County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management will host a “safe Trick-or-Treat “event.

WHO: The Spotsylvania County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management

WHERE: Select Fire Station Participating stations listed below

WHEN: Monday, October 31st , 2016 Times listed below

WHY: The Spotsylvania County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management will be hosting a Trick or Treat event at select fire stations on October 31st. Trick or treaters will be able to visit participating fire stations and receive safe candy. Children and parents will also be able to interact with their local first responders and learn more about fire safety and prevention. Below are the addresses, times, and phone numbers of the participating stations and some general safety tips for trick or treating. Please come out visit for some trick or treating fun as well as education on fire safety for adults and children.

Trick or treating safety tips:

 Wear clothing that is bright, reflective and flame-retardant; wear short clothing that prevents tripping.

 Wear sneakers or comfortable shoes.

 Avoid toy weapons - if desired, use costume knives and swords that are flexible, not rigid.

 Stay away from pets. The pet may not recognize the child and become frightened.

 Children should stay within familiar areas and surroundings. Parents should establish a route for children.

 Children should use flashlights and stay on sidewalks.

 Children should cross the street at corners / crosswalks and not between parked cars.

 Motorists should drive slowly and watch carefully for children.

Fire Station Locations and Contact Numbers:

Fire Station #1 – Courthouse: (6 pm until 8 pm) 7200 Courthouse Commons Blvd., Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540-507-7958

Fire Station #2 – Brokenburg: (6:30 pm until 9 pm) 11700 Volunteer Ln., Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540-507-7960

Fire Station #3 – Partlow: (6:30 pm until 9 pm) 3221 Partlow Rd., Partlow, VA 540-507-7962

Fire Station #4 – 4-Mile Fork: (6pm until 8 pm) 4804 Bancroft Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540-507-7964

Fire Station #5 – Chancellor: (6:30 pm until 9 pm) 6204 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-507-7966

Fire Station #6 – Salem Church: (6:30 pm until 9 pm) 5700 General Semmes Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-507-7968

Fire Station #7 – Wilderness: (6:30 pm until 9 pm) 10501 Orange Plank Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540-507-7970

Fire Station #8 – Thornburg: (6pm until 8 pm) 6429 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540-507-7972

Fire Station #9 – Belmont: (6:30 pm until 9 pm) 7100 Belmont Rd., Mineral, VA 23117 540-507-7974

Fire Station #10 – Salem Fields: (6:30 pm until 9 pm) 10201 Gordon Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-507-7936

Fire Station #11 – Crossroads Parkway: (6:30 pm until 9 pm) 9517 Crossroads Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540-507-7931

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