The Fire Education Association of Kansas awarded five Kansas fire departments free Fire Prevention Week Safety Materials to help support their prevention efforts this October during National Fire Prevention Week, October 9 - 15. This year’s FPW theme is, “Protect your family from fire.” Learn more about FPW at www.firepreventionweek.org.

Each award includes open house materials like a large FPW banner, posters, brochures for adults and kids, stickers, magnets, fire fact newsletters, Sparky the Fire Dog® bags and a Let’s Get Started Guide.

Organizations receiving FEAK “Box” awards:

Hackberry Township Fire Department

Riley County Fire District #1

Russell County Fire Department

Salina Fire Department

Seward County Fire Department

FEAK President Mike Hall said, “Awards like this are a great way to get fire safety information to fellow Kansans.” Hall added, “We applaud the safety and prevention efforts of these departments who proactively work to make Kansas a safer place to live.”