SERVPRO Newton Wellesley Honors Fire Prevention Week

10/3/2021 (Permalink)

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) designates one week, Sunday, October 3rd to Saturday, October 9th, each year.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) designates one week, Sunday, October 3rd to Saturday, October 9th, each year to share important fire safety topics. 

Even though this is honored for one week once a year, we should practice fire safety at all times. 

The goal of Fire Prevention Month is to raise fire safety awareness, but to also help ensure your safety and protection. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. (First Alert) 

It is important to raise fire safety awareness and educate families and communities. Fire departments sometimes provide education to local communities. They also might encourage parents and loved ones to practice fire safety.

The NFPA's 2021 campaign for Fire Safety Month is "Learn The Sounds of Fire Safety. (NFPA)" 

Here are some ways to help protect your home and family:

• Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms 
• Have fire extinguishers at home 
• Have an emergency plan 
• Have local numbers handy (insurance, restoration, doctors, vet, etc). 
• Test alarms
• Change the batteries
• Know how to use a fire extinguisher

Unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires. (First Alert) 

Please practice home safety, so you and your family are prepared throughout the entire year. 

SERVPRO of Newton Wellesley is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you and get your home back to “Like it never even happened.”