Fire Safety at Metrotech Commons

Firefighters show their gear to first graders from the Brooklyn Friends School.

On the 138th anniversary of the devastating Chicago fire, FDNY continued its observance of Fire Prevention Week, with fire safety demonstrations and CPR classes in Metrotech Commons in Downtown Brooklyn.

More than 40 first graders from the Brooklyn Friends School learned how to keep their homes fire safe during the event on Oct. 8.

“We are here today because it’s important that you know what to do in case a fire ever occurs in your home,” said Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta. “We must always continue stressing the importance of fire safety, especially early notification, and one very important audience for that message is young children.”

The school children toured fire and EMS apparatus and saw demonstrations during Fire Safety Day at Metrotech Commons.

The children took the junior firefighters oath and interacted with firefighters and EMS members during the event.

“We have been running Fire Prevention Week for more than 80 years,” said Jim Shannon, President and CEO of the National Fire Protection Association. “Now you can help him teach people about how to stay safe.”

Learn more about how to keep your home fire safe.