A UNIQUE programs run
by the Worth Vancouver
District. Fire Department is
teaching local youngsters
about fire safety.

By Surj Rattan

News Reporter

Fire department: spokesman
Terry Abrams said the Mr. Do
Bee fire safety education program
is a stave production that provides
fire and life safety education
through entertainment to North
Vancouver elementary school stu-
dents from Grades 1 to 3.

According to fire experts, 90%
of all fires are preventable and the
Mr. Do Bee show is one of the
more popular programs offered by
the North Vancouver District fire

services to lower fire and fire-
relaicd injury incidents through
education.

Abrams said district firefighters
dress up in costumes and act out
various coles during the plays.

“The Mr. Do Bee program
provides a participatory  enter-
tainment and educational experi-
ence and a home safety checklist
which encourages the student,
with the assistance of alt family
members, to inspect their home
for various hazards.

“Any hazards found are
documented on the. safety
checklist and returned to the
District of North Vancouver fire
services,’’ said Abrams.

He added that the checklist is
an important past of the educa-
Uonal program, because it rein-
forces the lessons learned and en-
sures a safe hame environment for

the family by involving the
parents.
The road show visits three

schools a day for 10 days and is
filmed by Shaw Cable for local
television viewing.

The fire department also pro-
vides a special showing at
Children’s Hospital in Vancouver
and over a two- to three-week

period, performs to a total five

FRESH 58.¢.
SACK ATTACHED

CHICKEN LEGS

STOCK UP AND SAVE THIS WEEKEND ON STONG'S MEAT SALE
CASE LOT, FAMILY PACK,BULK PACK & MEGA PACK

CLNBIAR & 30th * DUNDARAVE, WEST VANCOUVER

NORTH VANCOUVER District Firefighters,

Wednesday.

1992 - North Shore News - 55

A

NEWS pholo Mike Wakefie't

from left, Mr. Do Bee, Terry Abrams, Hook and Capt. Emergency, recently thrilled the

students at Carisbrooke elementary school with their popular fire safety road show.

Shades

audience of over 3,500 students.

Abrams said the local fire ser-
vices provide incentive to complete
the forms by conducting a draw
for smoke alarms. Super Nintendo
game centals and a new Norco
Mountain bike and helmet.

Local businesses involved in the
pregram include Canadian
Northern Shield Insurance
Flickers Video and the Grear

DOLLAR SHOPPING CENTRE, DFEP COVE
UNN VALLEY CENTRE, NORTH VANCOUVER

ag RERTS ED

Pe ¢

ae

Bicycle Co.

“The Mr. Da Bee show has
been delivering safety messages
for 29 years. The concept of the
fire services mascot, a life-sized
bee, was taken from the popular
children’s TV show Romper
Room, with their permission, and

0

con ue ees Meee | & LEVOLOR: -
CALIFORNIA
HEAD < |
TYGCE RIVIERA 1"& 1/2") <

OFF = Mini Blinds
sugg. retail

* Huridreds of colours |
* Energy efficient
Otfer ends Oct. 31/92

AINE SEMURS TEI

panmnana

DUNBAR & DOLLAATON |
Moos toe
foe |

DURCAR Ave

aff e ve.

1877 Marine Drive, N.Yan. 084-44

74-38918 Progress Way, Squamish 892-5857
Whistler 932-6617 3