Village Inn Join Forces with the National Fire Protection Association to Raise Fire Safety Awareness, Oct. 7-13

EVLiving.com

October 09, 2007

VICORP Restaurants, Inc., owner of Village Inn and Bakers Square restaurants, kicked off a national campaign on Sunday, Oct. 7 to raise money for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and to promote fire safety awareness by educating local communities on the simple things people can do to keep their families safe from a potential fire.

To further support National Fire Prevention Week and honor those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty, participating Village Inn and Bakers Square restaurants will make a donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for every entrée they sell from 4:00 p.m. to close on Monday, October 8th.

The fire safety awareness campaign will take place during National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7 – 13, 2007. Village Inn will be providing families at participating restaurants nationwide with tips on fire prevention and planning. These tips, developed by the National Fire Protection Association, will remind families of fire safety basics and encourage them to create and practice an escape plan so they are prepared in the event of a fire.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, only one in four families has devised and practiced a plan to escape a fire. Village Inn and Bakers Square restaurants will be distributing fire safety tips that people can accomplish easily at home. Examples of the tips being provided include:

• Create a home fire escape plan with your family
• Know two ways out of each room in your home
• Be sure you have a working smoke alarm on every level
• Pick an outside meeting place where everyone can gather after they have escaped to safety

“There is clearly a need to educate the public on fire safety and how families can create an escape plan in the event of a fire,” said Chief Ronald J. Siarnicki, Executive Director, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. “We are thrilled to work with Village Inn and Bakers Square to spread the word about the importance of fire safety so we can decrease the number of fire injuries and fatalities that we see each year. We are also extremely grateful for the generous donation being made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.”

Surprise Fire Department will visit the Village Inn in Surprise (14539 W. Grand) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct. 8, 9 and 10) with their fire trucks. The fire department could not provide exact times, but they will be distributing free coloring books and other goodies to children and families at the restaurant.

The Phoenix Fire Department will be at the Village Inn at 310 E. Bell Road on Monday, October 8 at 4 p.m. with their fire trucks. They will also be there Tuesday, October 9 at 4 p.m. and Thursday, October 11 at 3:30 p.m.

Phoenix Fire Department will be at the E. Bell Road Village Inn on Friday, October 12 at 4 p.m.

Mesa Fire Department will be visiting two of the Mesa Village Inn locations with their fire trucks. They will be at 1663 East Main Street on Monday at 4 p.m. and at 6813 East Main Street on Friday at 10 a.m. In addition, Village Inn will be delivering pies to Mesa Fire Department fire stations.

Litchfield Fire Department will visit the Goodyear Village Inn at 2700 N. Litchfield Road this week.

Eat at Village Inn Support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Village Inn has teamed up with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to raise money to support the foundation and the families who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Participating Village Inn and Bakers Square restaurants will make a donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for every entrée sold from 4 p.m. to close on Monday, Oct. 8. Both restaurants also will be accepting additional donations for the foundation from guests during National Fire Prevention Week.

“We are dedicated to honoring the firefighters who bravely protect our families and our communities,” said Ken Keymer, CEO of VICORP Restaurants, Inc. “We encourage our guests to visit their favorite Village Inn or Bakers Square restaurant during National Fire Prevention Week so they can contribute to an important cause and learn how they can protect their own families.”

In addition to distributing fire safety tips to restaurant guests, Village Inn will also be distributing fire safety tips in the communities surrounding their restaurants.

About VICORP Restaurants, Inc.
Headquartered in Denver, VICORP Restaurants, Inc. operates two restaurant concepts under proven and well-recognized brands, Village Inn and Bakers Square. Founded in 1958, VICORP has 405 restaurants in 25 states, consisting of 312 company-operated restaurants and 93 franchised restaurants. Village Inn is known for its strong breakfast heritage and serves signature breakfast items throughout the day in addition to traditional American fare for lunch and dinner. Bakers Square offers distinct, high-quality menu offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner complimented by its award-winning pies, including dozens of varieties of multi-layer specialty pies made from premium ingredients.

For more information, call: 602-690-6112.