Sterling Fire Department Hosts First Fire Prevention Block Party | Along the Rock

Season 2, Episode 127

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum sits down with Angelica Dornes and Sterling Fire Chief David Northcutt to talk about the very first Fire Prevention Block Party hosted by the Sterling Fire Department. 🚒🔥

This free community event will take place on:
📅 Sunday, October 12
🕑 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Sterling Fire Department – back parking lot (near St. Mary’s Church and School, Avenue B closed for the event)

🎉 Event Highlights:

OSF Life Flight helicopter landing (weather permitting) 🚁

Kids (and parents!) can spray water from the fire truck 🚒

Meet Udon the arson dog 🐾

Fire and safety demos with 1800 Board Up’s trailer 🔥

Car seat inspections sponsored by State Farm 🚗👶

Safety info from NiCor Gas & Sterling Police 🚨

Raffles with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers 🎁

Food from Roger That Coffee ☕ and Mendoza’s Tacos 🌮

Chief Northcutt and Angelica also share vital fire safety tips like why working smoke detectors are essential and the lifesaving importance of “Close Before You Doze.”

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

00:37 – Sterling Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Block Party details
01:05 – Helicopter landing & kids’ activities
01:24 – Arson dog, police, and community partners
02:09 – Live fire safety demos (2:30 & 3:30)
02:40 – Car seat safety checks with State Farm
03:18 – Food vendors: Roger That Coffee & Mendoza’s Tacos
03:41 – Why the event was created
04:10 – Common fire safety mistakes
05:14 – Importance of smoke detectors & closing doors
06:26 – Planning & free safety giveaways
07:07 – Something for everyone: kids, families, and community
07:26 – Community appreciation & support
07:49 – Where to find event info (Facebook & event page)
08:09 – Fun question: block party dance song

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