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Role of public education in improving community safety

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Council Member Kevin Riley asks about the role of public education in improving community safety and assisting fire departments in search and rescue scenarios. FDNY officials emphasize the critical importance of public education in fire safety.

  • Public education plays a major role in community safety
  • Simple actions like closing doors during fires can be life-saving
  • Examples of recent fires in the Bronx where proper education could have prevented fatalities