Fire Prevention Week 2009

Fire Prevention Week

October 4-10, 2009

This year's Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 4-10, focuses on burn awareness and prevention, as well as keeping homes safe from the leading causes of home fires. Check out our range of resources and exclusive articles to aid you and your department in Prevention Week activities, as well as tips on securing Fire Safety and Prevention Grants.

Family Fire Safety Tips for Your Community

As more than 80 percent of U.S. fire deaths occur in residences, have your community devise their home fire escape plan.

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Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Application Tips

$35 million is being allocated for projects that include prevention and safety.

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Saving Firefighter Lives Through Public Education

I am as passionate about fire safety education as I am firefighter safety. The reality is they accomplish the same thing.

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5 Ways to Mark Fire Prevention Week

The Great Chicago Fire is the catalyst for Fire Prevention Week, when departments educate citizens about the dangers of unwanted fire.

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How to Secure FP&S Grants

Learn about the review and evaluation procedures used by the Department of Homeland Security to determine application rankings.

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NFPA Meeting Targets Safety Challenges Facing Large Urban Populations

Economic, immigrant, and social/cultural variables were discussed.

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As heroes and role models in communities, the NFPA says firefighters are its greatest ambassadors. It depends on fire departments to promote the messages that will help keep its communities safe. Check out the NFPA's resources below to enable a successful Prevention Week campaign including fast facts, media materials and how-to guides.

Media materials to spread your message

Step-by-step instructions for implementing your campaign

Fundraising – Develop a winning team with local sponsors

Basic safety messages you can teach to adults

Basic safety messages you can teach to kids

New Videos from the NFPA on YouTube

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