The Helping Hands has the honor of presenting the very first issue of Helping Hands News. The intent of this newsletter is to educate the community on various safety topics throughout the year and keep you informed on the latest news regarding the Helping Hands for Bensenville Fire Protection District. In this issue you will find safety tips for Halloween, a flyer for our next event, and various other topics regarding what the Helping Hands has been doing for the community. Thank you for taking the time to read our very first issue of the Helping Hands
October issue 2012
Helping hands news
First issue
Volume 1, Issue 1
In this issue:
October 2012
Special points of interest:
Fire Prevention Week
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In Session Concert November 16, 2012
Halloween Safety
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In Session Concert
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Fire Prevention Week
Community Evernts
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Helping Hands events
Featured for October
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In Session
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Helping Hands FOR BFPD
500 S York Rd Bensenville , IL 60106
BE SAFE!
We’re on the Web! WWW.BENSENVILLEFPD.ORG/ HELPING –HANDS
WWW.SPARKY.ORG
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Helping Hands FOR BFPD
500 S York Rd Bensenville , IL 60106 630-350-3441
We’re on the Web! WWW.BENSENVILLEFPD.ORG/ HELPING –HANDS
Fire prevention week Plan Ahead! If a fire breaks out in your home, you may have only a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Everyone needs to know what to do and where to go if there is a fire. It is important to have a home fire escape plan that prepares your family to think fast and get out quickly when the smoke alarm sounds. What if your first escape route is blocked by smoke or flames? That's why having two ways out is such a key part of your plan. This year’s theme,“Have 2 Ways Out!”, focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice. MAKE a home escape plan. Draw a map of your home showing all doors and windows. Discuss the plan with everyone in your home. Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily. Have an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole or mailbox) a safe distance from the home where everyone should meet. Practice your home fire drill at night and during the day with everyone in your home, twice a year. Practice using different ways out. Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them. Close doors behind you as you leave.
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Helping Hands FOR BFPD
September 11, 2011 Remember the fallen
500 S York Rd Bensenville , IL 60106 630-350-3441
We’re on the Web! WWW.BENSENVILLEFPD.ORG/ HELPING –HANDS
The Helping Hands tonight at the Bensenville Library as "The Library Remembers". The Library will be open until midnight tonight where families will participate in various activities throughout the day. The Helping Hands will host their program between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. where guests will be putting together Emergency Bags for fire victims which will include donated personal care items for families in
Dippin dots at 4th of july
The Helping Hands volunteers raise money for the Helping Hands Organization at Libertyfest by selling "Dippin Dots". 07/2011
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Helping Hands FOR BFPD
Breast cancer awareness Preventing and detecting breast cancer early will help save more lives. Understand the lifestyle factors that may affect your risk of breast cancer and what you can do to stay healthy. Breast exams, mammograms and other screenings increase the chances of detecting breast cancer early, when they are most likely to be curable. Information for cancer survivors and their loved ones to them help understand a breast cancer diagnosis, navigate treatment options, learn about the free programs and services the American Cancer Society offers, and explore the latest breast cancer research.
Bfpd open house 2011
BENSENVILLE RESIDENTS ENJOYED A DAY AT THE FIRE HOUSE! HOT DOGS, POPCORN, A MOON WALK, BALLOON ARTIST AND ACTIVITIES WERE AVAILABLE FOR THE FAMILIES TO ENJOY.
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Helping Hands FOR BFPD
Lights on after school
Bensenville, IL October 12, 2011
Senior luncheon at park district
Bensenville, IL October 20, 2011
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Helping Hands FOR BFPD
Italian exchange student program
Bensenville, IL November 11, 2011
Trustee Oronzo Peconio brings Fenton HS students and Italian Exchange students for a visit to the Fire Station!
The Helping Hands would like to thank you for taking the time to read our first newsletter. We look forward to seeing you at our next event. Check our website for updates on events and our next newsletter. www.bensenvillefpd.org/helping-hands Enjoy, and most of all, Be Safe!
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