IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1706 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, which begins 
on October 3, 2010, and the work of firefighters in educating and 
protecting the communities of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 
Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. HOYER, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. KING of New 
York, and Mr. ANDREWS) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, 
which begins on October 3, 2010, and the work of fire-
fighters in educating and protecting the communities 
of the United States. 
Whereas Fire Prevention Week is a time for the people of the 
United States to learn life saving fire safety information, 
practice emergency escape plans, and check and replace 
batteries in smoke alarms; 
Whereas the National Fire Protection Association reports 
that smoke alarms cut the risk of people in the United 
States dying in a fire in half; 
Whereas each year nearly 3,000 people die in the United 
States from house fires; 
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•HRES 1706 IH 
Whereas the National Fire Protection Association reports 
that in the United States 82 firefighters lost their lives 
in the line of duty in 2009; 
Whereas the United States Fire Administration reports that 
more than 50 firefighters have already lost their lives in 
the line of duty in 2010; 
Whereas the Nation’s firefighters courageously respond to 
calls and risk their lives to protect families and commu-
nities from fire, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism; 
Whereas 343 firefighters sacrificed their lives responding he-
roically to the events of September 11, 2001; 
Whereas the Nation’s first responders selflessly and bravely 
provided search and rescue assistance to Haiti following 
the tragic earthquake that took the lives of more than 
100,000 Haitians on January 12, 2010; 
Whereas Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public 
health and safety observance on record, as firefighters 
have been honored for their role in educating the people 
of the United States during Fire Prevention Week since 
1922; 
Whereas the National Fire Protection Association has des-
ignated the week of October 3 through 9, 2010, as Fire 
Prevention Week; and 
Whereas the people of the United States can do their part 
to protect themselves, their families, and our Nation’s 
firefighters by checking their smoke alarms regularly: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 1706 IH 
(1) supports the work of firefighters in edu-
cating and protecting the communities of the United 
States; and 
(2) supports the goals and the ideals of Fire 
Prevention Week, as designated by the National Fire 
Protection Association. 
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