Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 Revere Fire Department visits A.C. Whelan School for Fire Prevention Week By Melissa MooreRandall indergarten, fi rst- and second-grade students at the A.C. Whelan School were treated to a special visit from Firefi ghter Ryan DiCarlo of the Revere Fire Department last week. DiCarlo’s visit coincided with Fire Prevention Week 2026. During the visit, DiCarlo spoke to the students about core survival habK its, the importance of smoke alarms, family escape plans and overall fi re safety. In addition, he demonstrated the use of his full bunker gear to show the necessities fi refi ghters take when heading to a fi re emergency. Students were able to have a question-and-answer session. Students asked Firefi ghter DiCarlo a variety of important and entertaining questions during his visit. He also impressed upon them to view first responders as friendly, approachable community helpers, which is also taught in school. Students were given firefi ghter hats, stickers and coloring books as a gift. The theme for Fire Prevention Week and Fire Prevention Month 2026 (sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association) is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” The focus is the dangers of lithium-ion batteries found in phones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, power tools and toys; safe charging habits, including keeping devices on hard, fl at surfaces and unplugging them when fully charged; and to stop using devices immediately if they show signs of overheating, swelling, hissing or smoking. A.C. Whelan students had the opportunity to meet with Revere Firefi ghter Ryan DiCarlo during his recent visit to the school. Revere Firefi ghter Ryan DiCarlo demonstrating how he uses his gear when heading to a fi re emergency. Firefi ghter Ryan DiCarlo speaking with students at the A.C. Whelan School. Revere Firefi ghter Ryan DiCarlo taking questions from A.C. Whelan students. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 67 Years in Business Since 1958! ws
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