Maranda Park Party brings community together Maranda, Operation Save A Life, Park Party, Safety, Videos, , , ,
29
Jul 2015

The final Maranda Park Party of the summer is coming to Northwestern Middle School in Battle Creek on July 30.

Maranda partners with Battle Creek Public Schools to bring the community together. Each school in the district is represented in one super-sized area with games, giveaways, and to register children for kindergarten. They also provide busing from area elementary schools and apartment complexes. See the schedule here.

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The Battle Creek Police Department brings out a huge display to delight children at the Park Party! Visitors can see the bomb squad with a robot, the Emergency Response Team, and a K9. The Police Department loves the opportunity to get together with people in the community and have fun together.

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The Battle Creek Park Party is extra special for E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary. The organization started in Battle Creek, taking fire safety education into communities using a fire safety demonstration trailer. Last year, E.S.C.A.P.E. had the one millionth child go through the smoke demonstration trailer at the Park Party in Battle Creek. This year, they’re helping super-size the event with prizes and a Rescue Squad bounce house.

The Pearson Family will be at the Park Party once again, bringing their incredible sound to the Craig’s Cruisers Entertainment Stage. The family performs beautiful harmonies for the National Anthem and other songs.

The Maranda Park Party on July 30 is from noon until 2 p.m. Free lunch is served to anyone 18 and under starting at 11:30 a.m., while supplies last.

 

Maranda Park Party rocks Berlin Raceway Maranda, Park Party, Safety, , , , ,
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Jul 2015

Approximately 3,800 kids and families flocked to Berlin Raceway on Thursday, July 9, for Maranda’s second Park Party of the summer. The blue skies and sunshine appeared just as Maranda kicked things off on stage and families enjoyed a picture-perfect day in Marne.

“It turned out to be a beautiful day at our second Park Party of the summer,” said Maranda.  “Berlin Raceway opened the gates and kids came and played in the pits and enjoyed an amazing time. From monster trucks to race cars and farm animals, this party was extra special.”

This was the second time in the past ten years that Maranda has hosted this large-scale event at Berlin Raceway and today’s event was bigger and better than ever. Exciting attractions included a mini Ferris wheel, zip line, climbing wall, and super slide. Party-goers also got the chance to explore Berlin’s track up close, check out the pits, infield, Monster Trucks and more!

Once again working with USDA, Michigan Department of Education, and Kenowa Hills Public Schools, thousands of free lunches were served to anyone 18 and under. Many kids also walked away with prizes from Priority Health, Cedar Point, Michigan’s Adventure, John Ball Zoo, Holland Community Aquatic Center, and more!

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The Park Party team will be traveling to the remaining three communities, bringing a supersized celebration to all.

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Stop by the E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety trailer and meet Jake The Fire Safety Dog.  Families will continue to learn about fire safety and the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Operation Save A Life, the West Michigan partnership between WOTV4Women, Kidde, local fire departments and E.S.C.A.P.E.

  • July 16 – Kollen Park, Holland
  • July 23 – Smith Ryerson Park, Muskegon
  • July 30 – Northwestern Middle School, Battle Creek

 

 

 

Leave fireworks to the professionals Safety, , ,
29
Jun 2015

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Fireworks during the Fourth of July are as American as apple-pie, but did you know that 2 out of 5 fires reported on that day are started by fireworks, more than for any other cause? According to the United States Fire Administration, fireworks cause approximately 15,000 injuries including burns and eye injuries each year.

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The good news is you can enjoy your holiday and the fireworks by following a few simple safety tips:

Proceed with caution!

 

  • Be safe. If you want to see fireworks, go to a public show put on by trained experts.

 

  • Parents and caregivers should always closely supervise children at events where fireworks are used.

 

  • Sparklers burn at more than 1,200 °F and cause 3rd degree burns in seconds.

 

  • Place discarded sparker wires in a metal bucket filled with water.

 

  • 16% of fireworks injuries each year throughout the United States are caused by sparklers.

 

  • After the firework display, children should never pick up fireworks that may be left over since they may still be active.

 

  • Leave pets at home and keep them inside during firework displays. Loud noises can scare them or hurt their hearing.

 

Here is a video showing the dangers of consumer grade fireworks:

For more information on fireworks safety, visit www.nfpa.org/fireworks.

E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety urges Michiganders to follow common sense safety rules this Fourth of July during holiday celebrations!

 

 

Celebrate the Day of the Child Events, Safety, ,
29
Apr 2015

Join Jake the Fire Safety Dog and visit the E.S.C.A.P.E. smoke demonstration trailer as E.S.C.A.P.E. joins the Calhoun County Early Childhood Connections and Celebrates the Day of the Child, Thursday April 30th from 4pm – 6:30 pm at the Multi-Sports Complex at the Battle Creek YMCA, 182 Capital Avenue, NE.  All families in Calhoun County with children birth to five are encouraged to attend this free event.

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Meet Jake the Fire Safety Dog and learn how to be fire smart Events, Safety, ,
11
Mar 2015

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Jake the Fire Safety Dog and Firefighter Michael McLeieer, founder of E.S.C.A.P.E. will be featured at the Kalamazoo Home & Garden Expo inside the Kalamazoo Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 on Friday March 13, 2015 from 4-6pm.

Stop by the EPS Security booth # 137-138, have your questions answered regarding smoke alarms and escape plans and learn other vital fire safety information designed to keep you and your family safe.

Bring your smart phone or iPad and have your photo taken with Jake!

 

E.S.C.A.P.E. & EPS Security at Home Expo — Jake will be there too! Events, Safety, , , ,
11
Mar 2015

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E.S.C.A.P.E.‘s founder Firefighter Michael McLeieer joins Jeremy Lawrence in the WKZO AM 590 studios this morning. Together they talk about fire safety and share the upcoming appearance of Jake the Fire Safety Dog at the Kalamazoo Home & Garden Expo Show Friday March 13th inside the EPS Security booth #137 & 138 from 4pm – 6pm.

Meet E.S.C.A.P.E.’s Michael McLeieer and Jake The Fire Safety Dog at the Home Expo and Garden Show Friday! Events, Safety, , ,
11
Mar 2015

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Firefighter Michael McLeieer and Jake The Fire Safety Dog stopped by FM 106.5 to talk fire safety with Ken and let everyone know they can meet Jake at the Home Expo Friday 4-6pm at the EPS Security booth

List: West Michigan smoke detector installation programs Operation Save A Life, Safety, , , , , ,
09
Mar 2015

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When a tragic fire happens, communities come together to address fire safety.  But what if there was a way for communities to work together before a fire broke out, to help save property and lives before they were lost?

Operation Save A Life is a free smoke and carbon monoxide installation program in select communities across West Michigan.  The program can make a big difference in reducing deaths and injuries in a fire or during carbon monoxide incidents.

Smoke alarms are the life-saving success story of the past 30 years.  However each year, three out of five homes in the United States result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Here is a list of some of the area smoke alarm installation programs across West Michigan:

Allegan County:

Dorr Township Fire Department – 616-681-9874
Fennville Area Fire Department – 269-561-2148
Graafschap Fire and Rescue – 616-396-4060
Salem Township Fire – 616-292-7789

Branch:

Coldwater Fire Department – 517-278-4177

Calhoun:

Battle Creek Fire Department – 269-966-3519

Eaton:

Olivet Fire Department – 269-492-3340

Kent:

Allendale Fire Department – 616-895-6295, ext. 30
Grand Rapids Fire Department – 616-456-3966
Walker Fire Department – 616-791-6840

Montcalm:

Home Township Fire Department (Edmore) – 989-400-1975

Muskegon:

Muskegon Charter Township Fire Department – 231-773-4316
Norton Shores Fire Department – 231-799-6809

For more information on fire safety or to find a smoke alarm installation program near your community, email [email protected].

 

Make it a safe holiday season Where You Live Maranda, Safety, Videos, , ,
18
Dec 2014

The holiday season can be one of the most dangerous seasons for fires. Firefighter Michael McLeieer of E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety has some special holiday fire prevention and safety tips.

Christmas Tree

  • Check the wiring on your tree
  • Look for loose ornaments that could become choking hazards
  • Use outlet covers

Kitchen

  • Stand by your pan
  • Use back burners first
  • Create a three foot kid-free zone

Bathroom

  • Keep medication out of reach of children

Pets

  • Reintroduce pets to young children, especially if they’re not used to them
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