Fire and rural safety message for pupils

Fire safety officer Barry Gibson (right) and Hampden rural fire officer Jan Carter (left) explain the fire dangers around the home to Hampden and Otepopo School pupils yesterday. Photo by Bent Jansen.
Fire safety officer Barry Gibson (right) and Hampden rural fire officer Jan Carter (left) explain the fire dangers around the home to Hampden and Otepopo School pupils yesterday. Photo by Bent Jansen.
Fire safety officers educated Hampden and Otepopo School pupils yesterday about potentail dangers around their rural homes.

The day was organised by Hampden Rural Women and was based on the rural safety programme run in conjunction with ACC.


Safety issues related to the community are identified for the programme and yesterday included fire, road, rail, motorbike and ATV, dog and large animal safety.