A reminder to local residents that the Stuart Fire Department is having its annual french toast supper and open house tomorrow to culminate National Fire Prevention Week.

Fire Chief Gary Fox encourages local residents to come out and check out the department’s new equipment and to have all their fire prevention questions answered.  The event begins at 5:30pm and will run until 8 o’clock.

Aside from making sure your smoke detectors have fresh batteries and are up-to-date, Fox has one more fire safety tip for families with children as we end National Fire Prevention Week.  He asks that families devise a two-way exit plan from their homes in the case a fire occurs.  It’s also important to agree to a meeting point once you’re out of the house.

Fox says he hopes he can help people prevent fires before they ever have to use their exit plans.

Free-will offerings and donations will be accepted at tomorrow’s event, and Fox says he’s grateful for the continued support from everyone in the Stuart community.