On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum sits down with Angelica Dornes and Sterling Fire Chief David Northcutt to talk about the very first Fire Prevention Block Party hosted by the Sterling Fire Department. 🚒🔥

This free community event will take place on:
📅 Sunday, October 12
🕑 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Sterling Fire Department – back parking lot (near St. Mary’s Church and School, Avenue B closed for the event)

🎉 Event Highlights:

• OSF Life Flight helicopter landing (weather permitting) 🚁

• Kids (and parents!) can spray water from the fire truck 🚒

• Meet Udon the arson dog 🐾

• Fire and safety demos with 1800 Board Up’s trailer 🔥

• Car seat inspections sponsored by State Farm 🚗👶

• Safety info from NiCor Gas & Sterling Police 🚨

• Raffles with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers 🎁

• Food from Roger That Coffee ☕ and Mendoza’s Tacos 🌮

Chief Northcutt and Angelica also share vital fire safety tips like why working smoke detectors are essential and the lifesaving importance of “Close Before You Doze.”

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

00:37 – Sterling Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Block Party details

01:05 – Helicopter landing & kids’ activities

01:24 – Arson dog, police, and community partners

02:09 – Live fire safety demos (2:30 & 3:30)

02:40 – Car seat safety checks with State Farm

03:18 – Food vendors: Roger That Coffee & Mendoza’s Tacos

03:41 – Why the event was created

04:10 – Common fire safety mistakes

05:14 – Importance of smoke detectors & closing doors

06:26 – Planning & free safety giveaways

07:07 – Something for everyone: kids, families, and community

07:26 – Community appreciation & support

07:49 – Where to find event info (Facebook & event page)

08:09 – Fun question: block party dance song

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