Sunday October, 19 2025

Nature: EasterSeals Walk with Me 5K Run / Walk 2025 Event

Location: Baywood Greens

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company attended the EasterSeals Walk with Me 2025 Event at Baywood Greens on October 19, 2025.

• Event Details: The 2025 EasterSeals Walk with Me was held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Baywood Greens in Long Neck, DE.

• Fire Company Participation: The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company has a history of participating in this public event.

The Community Outreach Focus with the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company regularly conducts fire prevention and safety programs in the community to raise awareness about fire hazards, emergency preparedness, and safe evacuation practices. These programs often target schools, churches, and community centers to reach a broad audience.

Typical Activities in the Fire Prevention Initiatives include:

• Fire Safety Presentations: Educating attendees on smoke alarm maintenance, escape plans, and fire hazards in the home.

• Demonstrations: Hands-on demonstrations of fire safety equipment, including fire extinguishers and emergency exits.

• Interactive Programs: Activities for children and adults to reinforce fire safety practices in an engaging way.

• Apparatus Evaluation and Display

These community engagement initiatives have fire company volunteers distribute educational materials and resources to ensure that residents understand essential fire safety protocols.

The benefits for the Community participating in these outreach initiatives helps community members become more prepared for emergencies, strengthens relationships between the fire company and residents, and promotes a culture of fire safety. It also highlights the crucial role volunteer firefighters play in public safety and education.

A contingency of fire company personnel participated in the 5K walk as well.

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company expresses its gratitude to the EasterSeals for the invitation.