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Oct. 5, 2020

 Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen 

                    Richmond, Va. —                                                Cooking fires are the number one cause of in-home fires and injuries. The National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced “Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.            

Oct. 7, 2019

 Fire Prevention Week: Plan, practice your escape 

                    FORT BELVOIR, Virginia —                                                Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, is a reminder to review fire safety plans at home and work. This year’s theme, “Not every hero wears a cape,” highlights the small but important actions everyone can take to remain safe.              

Oct. 17, 2018

 Fire Prevention Week: Look. Listen. Learn.  Be Aware. Fire can happen anywhere. 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Fire Prevention Week was Oct. 7 - 13.  It was first established in 1922.  In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge issued the first proclamation for fire prevention week, making it a national observance.  DLA Columbus Fire and Emergency Services recognizes the importance of fire prevention and fire safety education. FES holds several specialized events each year during fire prevention week.              

Oct. 16, 2018

 DSCR recognizes annual Fire Prevention Week 

                    Richmond, Va —                                                Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia recognized National Fire Prevention Week with a huge kick-off in support of this year’s theme “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware Fire can happen anywhere,” on Oct. 9.               

Oct. 8, 2018

 DSCC associate saves life on commute home 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s all about being in the right place at the right time,” but these words couldn’t be truer for Daniel McCombs. It was dark outside and he was focused on ensuring the safety of the witnesses. This is when he noticed the car on flames and heard someone was still inside, he immediately went into response mode – trying to figure out how to save the driver.            

Oct. 5, 2018

 Prevent fire at home with three steps: look, listen, learn 

                                The week of Oct. 7 is Fire Prevention Week, which aims to educate people on three basic but essential steps to reduce the likelihood of fire –– and how to escape safely in the event of one.            

Oct. 23, 2017

 Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna celebrates Fire Prevention Week 

                    NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. —                                                Recognizing the Fire Prevention Week Theme “Every Second Counts, Plan 2 Ways Out!” Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, planned a week of fun to teach employees and children critical fire prevention methods.            

Oct. 11, 2016

 Don’t wait, check smoke alarm date 

                    Richmond, Va. —                                                Did you know that most home fire deaths happen when people are asleep between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.?  During Fire Prevention Week, DLA Installation Support at Richmond Fire and Emergency Services personnel remind employees to replace smoke alarms every 10 years.            

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