November 29, 2018 (Monroe, NC) ─ The Monroe Fire Department’s annual visit to Woodridge, a DePaul Senior Living Community in Monroe, is one the residents look forward to every year! After a presentation on fire safety, seniors at Woodridge headed outside for photos with the Department’s mascot Sparky and tours of the fire truck.

Pictured above enjoying fire education with the Monroe Fire Department are Woodridge residents Eddie Craig, Karen Burke and Pat Austin.

“We really appreciated the Monroe Fire Department taking the time to come out to speak with the residents about fire safety,” said Activities Director Brittany Baucom.                                      

“They shared some great information with the residents and answered any questions that they had. It makes us all more aware and grateful to know that we have such an awesome fire department that answers calls so efficiently when needed.”

The Monroe Fire Department offers several types of fire education classes such as fire prevention, cooking safety and fall prevention for the elderly, according to Monroe Fire Department Administrative Assistant Sheila Couick. Fire education presentations can be scheduled by calling (704) 282-4726 or by emailing scouick@monroenc.org.

For more information about Woodridge, please contact Administrator Janis Walker at (704) 225-0011, at jcarroll@depaul.org or visit us on Facebook.