National Fire Safety Week in Lorton

"Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With" is the theme of National Fire Safety Week, October 4 - 9, 2010. The Lorton Volunteer Fire Station, located at 7701 Armistead Road, and the Gunston Fire Station, 10417 Gunston Road, will each host a Fire Prevention Week open house from 10 to 4 on Saturday, October 9.

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, here are ten books for kids about fire fighters, fire trucks and fire safety.

Fire Truck by Caroline Bingham
Bingham presents a detailed look at the equipment used by fire fighters for the variety of situations they face.

Fire Engines by E. S. Budd
The features of a fire truck are reviewed with simple text and photographs.

Firefighters by Katie Daynes
Fire fighters have many different responsibilities in thier jobs.

Fire Station Number 4: The Daily Life of Firefighters by Mary T. Fortney
Readers follow fire fighters Gary, Jimmy and John through their day.

The Fire by Annette Griessman
Maria and her family loose everything in a house fire, except what is most important – each other.

Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman
The John J. Harvey fireboat, launched in 1931 and retired in 1995, became a hero on September 11th.

Going to the Firehouse by Mercer Mayer
Fireman Joe introduces a school class to the fire station.

Fighting Fires by Seymour Simon
Each page features a type of truck, boat or aircraft which fire fighters use to stop fires and save lives.

The Firefighters by Sue Whiting
Mrs. Iverson surprises her class with a visit from the local fire fighters.

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, established in 1949, is a combination career and volunteer organization, with 37 stations serving the county.

The National Fire Protection Association has sponsored Fire Prevention Week since 1922.  The observance is always held on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls, in remembrance of the October 8 and 9, 1871, Great Chicago Fire.