The Independence Township Fire Department is seeking donations from area businesses for their annual fire safety and burn education program.
According to Fire Chief Steve Ronk, the department plans to obtain a variety of materials from the National Fire Safety Council, Inc., a federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity.
Materials will address target areas for both children and adults, including the importance of burn prevention, ‘stop, drop and roll,? working smoke and fire detectors, arson and general fire safety instruction and prevention.
Fire Marshal Greg Olrich said the materials are distributed throughout the year through school visits, station tours and special community events (including special Halloween bags distributed at the annual Friendly Forest event).
Businesses who donate toward the project are listed as contributing sponsors on the back cover of all safety manuals. Suggested sponsorship levels include $528 (covering materials for 300 children), $352 (200 children), $176 (100 children), $132 (75 children), $88 (50 children) and $44 (25 children).
Tax-deductible checks should be made payable to National Fire Safety Council, Inc. and mailed to Ronk’s attention at the Independence Township Fire Department, 6500 Citation Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346.
For more information, call the fire department at (248) 625-1924.