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The History of Fire Prevention Week explains why the week in which "October 9th" occurs, is set aside as... "National Fire Prevention Week" During this week, National attention is given to promoting Fire Safety and Education, However... "Fire Takes No Holiday". What we learn needs to be "practiced", All Year Long

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Fire Prevention Education is one of the most rewarding programs you could participate in, whether you are a resident, child or parent, teacher or firefighter. The knowledge gained,"KNOWING WHAT TO DO", through attending or teaching these programs could save your life or the life of someone near and dear. Once a fire starts... there's no time to develop a plan! The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that approximately 80 percent of all fire deaths in the United States and Canada occur in the Home. Roughly 11 people per day, die in home fires in the U.S and Canada. Many lives can be saved if people React immediately when a fire alarm sounds. Once a fire starts, there's no time to develop a plan. The NFPA urges everyone to "KNOW WHEN TO GO".

This site is provided by BuffNET, with a special thanks to many national, state county agencies and local fire companies that provide this information at no cost. Take this information home and use it to save your life and the lives of your loved ones. Design and layout by: Charles E. Sankey. Concept & research by: Harmon Benzee.