Cohoes fire chief organizes fire safety program | Parents & kids

A fire safety program is being organized by Fire Chief Joseph Fahd of the City of Cohoes Fire Department. Age-appropriate safety manuals will be handed out through the School Fire Safety Program.

The manuals will go over topics like general fire safety, dangerous people, bicycle safety, internet safety, drug awareness, violence prevention, bullies and senior safety.  Local businesses have helped cover the cost of making the manuals. Letters will also be sent to business and industrial leaders asking for additional support for the program.

The National Fire Safety Council is offering the program designed for elementary children. The council was founded in 1954 and is a national nonprofit organization.