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I would like to extend my congratulations to FARA on its second anniversary.
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It  is  suprising to remember that FARA is such a young organization, as it seems 
to have achieved so much.
On a visit to Thailand last year (1998) I was lucky enough to witness just how far FARA has come  and how successful it has been in promoting the message of fire safety to children.  It was also heartening to see how much support the association has gained at all levels of society from parents and volunteers, to politicians.
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Thailand has had several fatal fire disasters in recent years, but it is far too easy  for those who have never experienced such an event to Think

*it could not happen to me*
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But it can happen to you.
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And devastating fires are even more tragic when they have been caused by carelesness, or if they could have been prevented. Being aware of fire safety in everything you do and everywhere you go will help you live in a safer environment. Knowing how to act on discovering or being caught in a fire will could help keep you alive. 
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That  is why FARA's training camps and activities are so important.
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And the most important message must be * whatever you learn about fire safety and fire prevention 
* SHARE IT *.
Share it with your friends, share it with your brothers and sisters, 
share it with your parents, share it with everyone you know.
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One day this information might save their lives.

Emily Hough
July 1999