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(MIAMI, June 20, 2014) – Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) will welcome participants from the Lighthouse for the Blind Camp to the MDFR Training Facility on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 10 a.m. The Lighthouse for the Blind offers vision rehabilitation, low vision services, Braille and technology instruction services to people who are blind or visually impaired depending on their individual needs. Campers will experience fire extinguisher training, a kitchen safety presentation, a fire truck demonstration, and an informative talk with a member of our Venom Response team. In addition, through a recently awarded FEMA grant, MDFR will provide and install fire extinguishers and conduct home safety inspection with each participating camper’s family. The Lighthouse for the Blind has been serving the blind and visually impaired since 1931. For more information, visit www.miamilighthouse.org. WHO: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue WHAT: Lighthouse for the Blind Camp visit to MDFR WHEN: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 10 a.m. WHERE: MDFR Training Facility For more information, please contact MDFR’s Media and Public Relations Bureau at (786) 331-5200.
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9300 N.W. 41str Street Miami, Florida 33178
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(786) 331-5200
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