First Posted: 10/17/2007

Abington Heights Middle School teacher and Chinchilla Hose Company Fireman, P.J. Hughes said that the purpose of the recent Fire Prevention Week was for several reasons, but especially to raise awareness of fire preventions. Hughes and other firefighters Bob Egan and Sean Detota explained to students what they should do to plan an escape route with their families. Firefighters also explained the use of equipment that they use and other emergency services, such as EMTs.