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With the co-operation of the Greater London Council
Fire Brigade an open day was held at Sutton Fire Station in
October in conjunction with a poster painting competition in the
schools. The posters submitted had to deal with some aspect of
home safety and prizes were presented at the fire station by a
divisional fire officer. The event was honoured by the
attendance of The Worshipful the Mayor who performed the opening
ceremony.
The Home Safety Officer gave 40 lectures to different
organisations 24 of which were associated with a film show and
10 lectures were given in schools. Posters and pamphlets dealing
with general aspects of home safety were extensively distributed
throughout various organisations and with the assistance of
libraries, clinics, fire stations, schools, youth clubs and
doctors' surgeries.

These figures relate only to those accident cases of sufficient
severity to warrant the calling of an ambulance. The total of those
requiring first aid or treatment by the general practitioner or who
attended hospital by their own transport is unknown but is obviously
much greater.
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