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In preparation for the first day of school next week, the Cape Coral Fire Department is distributing reflective flashing lights for backpacks.

“Many students walk or wait for the bus in the morning when it is still dark,” says Deputy Fire Chief Mike Russell, “To make them more visible on the way to school, we encourage parents to pick up a free backpack flashing light from any of our fire stations in Cape Coral.”

Reflective backpack blinkers are available at all 13 fire stations and fire control centers in Cape Coral through August 19 or while supplies last.

• Station 1 – 4610 Coronado Parkway

• Station 2 – 521 Nicholas Parkway

• Station 3 – 1627 Everest Parkway

• Station 4 – 2007 Santa Barbara Blvd.

• Station 5 – 1029 Diplomat Parkway

• Station 6 – 4540 Chiquita Blvd.

• Station 7 – 3942 Burnt Store Road

• Station 8 – 707 SW 1st Street.

• Station 9 – 4107 Pelican Blvd.

• Station 10 – 3623 Gator Circle

• Station 11 – 1038 Burnt Store Road

• Station 12 – 2129 Chiquita Blvd.

• Station 13 – 2025 SE 6th St.

• Fire Station/EOC – 1115 SE 9th Ave.

Contact the Cape Coral Fire Department at 239-574-0501 or visit CapeCoralFire.com for more information about the fire department or the backpack flashing beacon raffle.