Grand Rapids Business Journal
Courtesy Grand Rapids Fire Department
The Grand Rapids Fire Department and Grand Rapids Public Schools are partnering to launch a monthly fire safety campaign.
GRFD said it aims to educate residents about fire prevention approaches after Grand Rapids experienced nine fatalities from five fires in 2020.
“This new educational approach aims to empower residents to create fire-safe environments through information on installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for early detection and notification, as well as creating exit strategies in case of fire emergency,” Fire Chief John Lehman said.
GRPS will promote the fire safety campaign in the We Are GR newspaper, We Are GR e-news, social media, sending flyers home with students and more.