AAA & National Fire Protection Association To Issue Consumer Advisory on Vehicle Fires, Oct. 13th, 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time), Hialeah, Fla. (Miami-Dade County)

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What:       Leading automotive and fire prevention experts explain the
            huge vehicle fire problem in the United States and request
            the public's awareness and assistance.

Who:        AAA - the nation's largest organization for motorists
            National Fire Protection Association - the authority on   
            fire, electrical and building safety
            Local Fire Fighters - Hialeah, Florida Fire Department's  
            first responders

Why:        More than a quarter million vehicle fires are occurring
            annually in the United States with hundreds of associated 
            deaths and more than a thousand injuries. Most are caused 
            by mechanical or electrical component failure that could 
            have been prevented. 

When:       Oct. 13, 10:30 am (Eastern Time)

Where:      Hialeah Fire Department Fire Academy (near Miami)
            7590 West 24th Avenue
            Hialeah, FL 33016

Video:      B-roll with soundbites, suggested VO script and fact sheet
            FOOTAGE: Close-up of vehicle fire ignition factors and    
            flammable materials; fire fighters demonstrating how to   
            extinguish an actual vehicle fire; tips on what to do if  
            involved in a vehicle fire.
            SOUNDBITES: AAA President Robert Darbelnet; Fire          
            Prevention Analyst, Marty Ahrens; John Nielsen, Director  
            AAA Repair Network; Hialeah Fire Chief, Otto Drozd;       
            fire victim, Mary Alonso 

SATELLITE FEED VIA C-BAND:
Satellite:  IA6 - C/13  - Audio 6.2/6.8 - Downlink: 3960 (V)
Feed Date: Thursday, October 13
Time: 2:30 - 3:00 PM ET - (14:30 to 15:00 EST)