Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of Oct. 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on Oct. 8, 1871.
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The updates help eliminate cooking nuisance alarms and enhance the detection of fires involving new construction materials
Boston firefighters demonstrate their confidence in ladders with acrobatic skill
One of two fire prevention chiefs admitted to taking more than $5,000 over three years to fast-track inspections
The Charlotte SouthPark fire report highlights improvements in several areas, including the hiring of more inspectors and enhanced firefighter survival training
You’ll undoubtedly have to answer at least one of these questions when speaking with members of the community, so be ready
Launching during Fire Prevention Week, users of the free service can upload details about occupants and hazards to assist Easton firefighters in emergencies.
In exchange for bribes, Mayor Eric Adams allegedly expedited a fire safety inspection at a Turkish consulate building, among other charges
Too many people are still dying in home fires despite the widespread availability of modern smoke alarms, plus their advanced features
Ardmore firefighters, Rotary Club members and churches worked to have residents sign up for smoke detectors after a fire killed two people
