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Fire Prevention Week in Waltham
October 10, 2025 | MASSACHUSETTS
PETER LOBO, Correspondent

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Photo by PETER LOBOMelissa McCarthy shows use of smoke detector

Photo by PETER LOBOhow to stay low in smoke filled room

Photo by PETER LOBODan Segreve helps kids through tunnel

Photo by PETER LOBOstudent waves flag for help

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO
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The Waltham MA Fire department visited each elementary school in Waltham during fire prevention week
The classes included discussions about smoke detectors, calling 911, escaping a structure and meeting outside, how to call for help out a window, stop-drop-and roll. The annual program is called S.A.F.E.(Student Awareness of Fire Education).