Volume 2 | Issue 3
February 14, 2025
New York Grange Youth educates about fire safety submitted by Nathan Frost Kirkland Grange #684 (NY)
Hi, I’m Nathan Frost. I am 16, and I live in a small town in Upstate New York along the scenic St. Lawrence River. I have been a Grange member since I was 5 years old. This year I was given the opportunity outside of Grange to serve as Mr. Fire Prevention in the Redwood Fire Prevention Ambassadors Program. Our goal is to educate the public on how to prevent fires, participating in parades and other local events. The program is incentive-based, resulting in a scholarship at the end of each year. It is important that we teach Nathan Frost speaks at the Jefferson people about Fire Prevention, because County Fair in Watertown, NY. Photo provided whether or not they ever have a house fire, that information may save a family member or friend’s life. In October, presentations were made at the Alexandria Bay Central School, and Noah’s Ark Preschool. The Fire Prevention Ambassadors Team reminded everyone to make an exit plan for their home in the event of a fire, and practice it regularly. Test smoke alarms every 6 months, and replace the batteries if needed. If there is fire in the home, feel the back of the door before opening it to see if it is safe to open. Three fire departments brought trucks and equipment for the kids to see and learn about its uses. For the youngest students, the messages taught were stop, drop, and roll, firefighters are our friends, and get out, stay out. The children practiced continued on page 3 yelling, “I’m here, I’m here”, when the fireman
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In This Issue New York Grange Youth educates about fire safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Opinion: Congress Can Learn from Rural America . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Collinsville Grange Installs Flag Disposal Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Klickitat County Granges Hold Grand Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Get On Board for an Unforgettable Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 National Grange Roster Available . . 6 Grange Heirloom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vaccines are the Best Protection Against Severe Illness This Respiratory Season . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Grange Member Benefit: Start Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Grange Store: Good Day! Magazine . 8
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