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WASHINGTON VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT, Inc.
Washington, Va. 22747
THE NATION’S FIRE PROBLEM
Fire! Hundreds of thousands of times a year, that shout reverberates down hallways as Americans come face to face with one of the most dreaded causes of death and disfigurement. Ironically, for every American who will confront flames or choking smoke this year, there are hundreds who give the threat of fire not a moment’s thought, who will continue to take only the slightest precautions to
guard against fire. Fire is a major national problem. uring the next hour more than 300 destructive fires will rage somewhere in this Nation. More than $300,000 worth of property will have been ruined, at least one person will have died; 34 will be injured, some crippled or disfigured for life, Annually, fire claims naaity 12JOOO Mi* in the Uhtted States. Among causes of accidental death, only'mbtor vtohicnr accidents and falls rank higher. , , > ..
WVFD benefit basketball game March 4th. Watch this space for details.
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