Grandview Heights City Notes: Department ready to assist with fire prevention education
When most people think of October, the fall classics come to mind.
Radiant leaves, crisp mornings and Friday night lights are a few. In the world of public safety, October is synonymous with Fire Prevention Month. In Grandview Heights, we have a fire department that goes above and beyond in its prevention efforts.
We have read or watched the news of fatal or devastating fires, destroying property and in some cases tragically claiming lives.
Chief Greg Eisenacher and his staff use many avenues to educate on how to keep our homes, businesses and loved ones safe. The fire department has a full-time fire marshal dedicated to inspecting and enforcing the fire code.
In addition, he conducts inspections of homes prior to adoption, businesses annually and on new commercial construction. Enforcement of the fire code even happens in the planning process for our community events to ensure everyone’s safety. From residential to commercial, our fire department provides service to anyone who is in need or has questions. If you are a business owner and have not had the opportunity to connect with our department to learn about annual inspections and preventive measures, I encourage you to call (614) 488-5904 or submit a request through our 311 system.
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We are fortunate to have a community supporting us in our education efforts. Earlier this year, the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Education Foundation awarded the fire department a grant to purchase an inflatable house complete with small rooms and coordinating safety facts. This replaced an outdated and difficult setup with a portable structure that easily can travel to events and our schools.
Public education on fire safety is important at every age but providing a foundation for our youth is critical. Every October, our staff teaches students in kindergarten through fifth grade about the basic elements of fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency.
Our long-standing partnership with Grandview Heights Schools provides an opportunity to work with every child and reach as many families as possible. In addition to fire safety curriculum, staff has conducted CPR and babysitting courses totaling more than 65 hours of certified instruction in 2022.
Education is always our first step, but we know emergencies happen. The fire department is ready to respond if you’re in that situation. As we head toward the fall time change, ensure your smoke detectors have new batteries. If you need assistance installing a new smoke detector or changing the batteries, please call the fire department at (614) 488-5904 and we will set up an appointment to assist you.
If a fire does start in your residence, evacuate everyone out, meet at a designated location and dial 911.
Greta Kearns is the mayor of Grandview Heights.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Grandview Heights: Department ready to assist with fire prevention education
