In Canandaigua NY, fire prevention is transmitted throughout the ages

Canandaigua, NY – when Adam Palumbo was a kindergarten, listened to Captain Sam Loiaconono talking about fire safety in front of him and classmates and took the message to the heart.

This is what the Canandaigua firefighters capture. Palumbo, who now succeeds the firefighter who has retired last fall, told the children when he accompanied Loiacono to one of his last fire and life -salary visits to schools.

“I just try to maintain the inheritance,” said Palumbo, which counts the education against fire safety and life among its responsibilities.

An emphasis on fire safety is a long focus of the Canandaigua Fire Department and on the relatively few line in number that have taught it to children and adults over the decades.

Loiacono, who joined the department in 1994, recalls that he has taken over from another firefighter, Tom McWilliams.

When Palumbo was 5 years old, Loiaconono was just entering him. At his retirement, it is estimated that he had over 60,000 contacts through the program.

Now, Palumbo, who also serves as a exchange commander and is coordinator of buildings and land both in Canandaigua fire houses, believes that he takes over his legacy, although he stressed that each fireman helps to spread the word.

“I hope I can get closer to him, for what he and other guys have done for this program,” Palumbo said. “It would be wonderful if I could achieve what they have, but we have here 18 who help and make it happen.”

Loiacono said Palumbo understands the importance of the message and is confident in its ability to meet the debt.

“I think he’ll run with him,” Loiacono said. “It has a lot of initiatives and ideas on how to really improve it.

Fire safety is important to know at any age

Palumbo, who will mark 15 years at work in July, said that children’s fire safety exceeds the spark of the dog of fire – remember? – And the small plastic red head helmet wearing a smoke alarm message, although they are important as well as stickers, magnets and jar openings, puppet shows and games, all with a fire safety message.

Everyone is responsible for removing the word, either through visits to schools, through a stand at the recent fire and ice festival in the center of Canandaigua or on emergency and non-urgent calls. Firefighters have recently visited schools as part of the Read Worl American initiative to promote reading among young people and slip into a message about why it is important to know how to stop, fall and roll.

“The safety against fires and life encompasses so much,” Palumbo said. “If we can offer a message every time we make a contact, this is the most important thing.”

What do you need to know in case of fire or other emergency?

For younger children, learn to call 911 for emergencies. Have and practice a home escape plan.

For older children, do not send text messages and do not drive. Also, do not charge mobile phones under the pillow or in bed while postponing, as they can overheat and increase the risk of fire.

For adults, check the smoke alarms regularly. The department offers free smoke alarms, and homeowners can schedule a meeting with firefighters to exit and install them. While I am there, I can check the rest of the alarms and provide education on the importance of carbon monoxide alarms.

Stay in the kitchen and keep your eyes on dinner while cooking. With an eight -month decrease until the holiday season, do not forget to disconnect the lights on the Christmas tree when not used and make sure it receives enough water.

Like the Canandaigua Fire Department, The American Red Cross also offers many tips to be safe at home.

Discuss the fire and safety of life as a family. The information provided to the public, especially to children, who can then report messages and learn their family, pay in a big way.

“It makes them talk about it and the message is spreading, it is contagious,” Palumbo said. “That’s what we want.

The Canandaigua Fire Department at your service

If you live in the CANandaigua fire response district and you need a smoke alarm, call Department of Firefighters CanandaiguaThe non-urgent line of 585-396-5052.

Mike Murphy covers Canandaigua and other communities in Ontario County and writes the column of food, drink and Be Murphy. Follow x to @mpn_miikemurphy.