08 Oct Fire Prevention Week October 8-14, 2023
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.
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. 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, with the campaign focus
“Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.”
Did you know? Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires and deaths.
What can you do? The good news is you can prevent most cooking fires and burns. Help keep your family safer with some simple but effective tips.
Here is some fire safety information you can use:
Cooking Safety Tips
Appliance Cooking Safety
Learn more about fire prevention in your home at https://www.nfpa.org/fpw
Special Areas want to give thanks to all our volunteers for answering the call! They also want to thank the families, friends, and businesses throughout the region that support our firefighters. Without your support, we wouldn’t have the fire fighters we have today.