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.
A State Farm representative donated a Fire Prevention Week kit to the Lenoir Fire Department ahead of the awareness campaign
Andrea Vastis from the NFPA offers simple fire prevention messages to help fire departments plan for the big event
The NFPA reports that nearly half of all home fires involve cooking equipment
The video combines research footage with 3D modeling to show fire growth and spread throughout an apartment, the hallway and the stairwell
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Members of Milledgeville Fire Rescue recorded and filmed "Don't Wait (Pre Plan Your Escape)"
“Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” teaches simple, but important actions to safe from home and school fires
Biden’s appearance marks the first time a president has participated in the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control since Harry Truman in 1947
The Greensburg Fire Department is hosting school presentations for Fire Prevention Week and wrapped a tanker in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The videos, coupled with the institute's annual survey findings, align with the start of Fire Prevention Month to encourage fire safe behaviors
You train for the rescue; train them to be rescued
NFPA and USFA leaders share guidance for increasing public awareness of fire safety
Exploring the countless opportunities enhance fire safety in your communities
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From the story of Mrs. O’Leary’s cow to the annual observations that bring fire safety messages to millions
Building your team’s playbook means identifying smart locations, securing key partnerships and getting team buy-in
The “State of Science” event will feature presentations from fire service leaders detailing challenges and proposed solutions to the fire problems facing the nation
The National Fire Protection Association has announced its theme for this year: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
A step-by-step look at how to extinguish a grease fire to share with your community
The conflagration claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people but still exists for many in the shadow of the Great Chicago Fire
The 2022 “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” campaign shares simple but important ways to safely escape home fires
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