Find a vaccination site near you at ct. FPC training and testing services have resumed. COVID precautions remain in place. Contact our Training or Certification Divisions for any questions. Please refrain from attending a scheduled program should you have any COVID related symptoms or generally not feeling well. Fire Prevention Week will be held October , Besides the theory of Mrs. Still others believe it was simply the right set of conditions at this point in time.
The conditions were prefect — drought combined with endless forests, wood buildings, and brush clearing fires constantly underway. Also at the same time, a tornado developed, causing a disaster that all together killed thousands of people and destroyed millions of acres of land. After this fateful day, it was realized that people needed to be educated about fires and how to prevent them. Now, every year during the designated National Fire Prevention Week, the NFPA sets out to build awareness and provide materials for communities to teach their residents how to prevent and deal with fires.
The NFPA website provides some good information on how house fires most often occur. For the most part, home fires from a chimney or fireplace are a result of a lack of maintenance or leaving flammable items too close to the heat source.
He has been a real hit with both kids and adults alike over the years and has served as the mascot of all Fire Prevention efforts. You may see him on TV, in a cartoon, in a parade or even in person at the fire station for a special event. He may seem just like a cute dog, but he has a serious message that is designed to save lives. Here are some important statistics on heating and home fires provided by the NFPA.
Overall, homes fires and home fire deaths are also more common in the cooler months of the year. Adults 65 and over face the highest risk of fire death. In , Federal firefighting grants have been provided to 16 States to assist with wildfires that have caused destruction to families, farms, and businesses.
Those living with the threat of wildfire can safeguard their houses by mowing dry grasses to two inches or less, and by clearing brush, leaves, green grass, and lumber from around their homes. By taking precautionary steps, and by discussing and practicing evacuation plans with our families, we can empower ourselves and our communities with the tools to prevent fires, and to save lives, property, and livestock when fires do occur. This week, our Nation honors the dedicated firefighters and other first responders who do the hard, dangerous work of keeping our communities safe from fire.
Many have laid down their lives to save our friends and neighbors, and their selfless sacrifice defines the nature of courage. As we pay tribute to their memories, let us resolve to maintain our vigilance and take proactive steps to stop fire emergencies before they begin.
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