Free fire extinguishers still available to the community; giveaway part of fire safety effort
- Lake County News reports
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A limited number of fire extinguishers are still available for community members thanks to the efforts of a local nonprofit and a company donation.
When a fire starts, immediate action can limit the damage or even avert disaster. That was demonstrated by the fast work of first responders in the early hours of the Golf fire. With 12,000 homes in the area, getting on top of the fire right away was essential.
Frequently, 911 dispatchers receive phone calls very quickly after a fire starts. This is, in part, because so many fires start along roadsides. What if the people making those calls had a fire extinguisher, and were able to help get the initial flames out, before the fire could spread?
The Lake County Wine Alliance appreciated the value of this proactive line of thinking, and made 500 fire extinguishers available to Lake County residents.
As previously reported by LakeCoNews, Ukiah Oxygen generously provided 350 ABC chemical and 150 2.5 gallon stainless steel water-filled extinguishers at a significant discount, and the Wine Alliance funded the cost, 100 percent.
Supervisor Rob Brown said many of these fire extinguishers were given to concerned residents who want to be prepared to act to protect their communities, should they notice a developing fire, at an event on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Riviera Elementary.
He said that 100 fire extinguishers, a mix of water-filled and ABC type, will be available from Kelseyville Fire Protection District, 4020 Main St., starting Thursday, August 22.
Hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., while supplies last.
Kelseyville Fire will also provide instruction on how to use the extinguishers.
“I sincerely hope many of you will prepare to protect your families and Lake County communities, by taking advantage of this great opportunity,” Brown said.
Brown thanked Chief Joey P. Huggins and his team for their tremendous support.
For more information, call Kelseyville Fire Protection District at 707-279-4268.