 Fire safety has been the topic of the month and many senior residents in Bemidji went the extra mile today to keep their families safe. In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, the Bemidji triad invited the fire captain to speak with residents about home safety and the importance of smoke detectors. Nearly all participants took action by signing up for new smoke alarm installation by the fire department. The police also updated residents on current issues like area burglaries and IRS scams. They want to address any concerns in the community. One area that we don't get to connect with a lot of people is seniors and senior citizens in the community and that's why we come to them. We understand that seniors are less likely to be on Facebook or connected through the different social network sites, which is where we use what we use to get a lot of information out quickly. So by taking the opportunity to get out and meet one-on-one with them just makes a more resilient and more prepared community. Bemidji law enforcement agencies meet at the senior center every second Tuesday of the month. This Saturday the Bemidji fire department welcomes the public to its open house starting at 10 a.m. at the fire station. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.