Fire Prevention Education

The Bridgeton Fire Department maintains a long standing public education program.  This program has been educating the citizens of Bridgeton for more than 20 years.  The most visible portion of this program is the shows that are performed each year during fire prevention week for the children of area schools.  Credit must be given to retired career firefighter Robert Wastell, known as "Fireman Bob" by local children and retired firefighter Lenny Wuzzardo ("Freddy Firebuster"), for having the vision and perseverance to start this program and keep it going for so long.  Firefighter Wastell, who retired in 2004, has "passed the torch" to other members of the department who have worked with him in the program, some of which are running the program today.  This program involves a 30-45 minute stage show highlighting some of the dangers of fire in the home and workplace.  The characters in these shows are all dedicated firefighters from within the department who devote endless hours of time during October of each year.  This program has expanded through the years to now include schools in several surrounding communities, as well as the children of our schools here in the city.

In addition to the fire prevention week shows, personnel are available throughout the year when requested to provide demonstrations, fire prevention talks, firehouse tours and fire extinguisher training.  Anyone with questions, or in need of scheduling an event etc. should contact Lt. Bowen at (856)451-0091, Ext. 37.