Valley frontiersman., 1947-10-08
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always fixed to include Oct g. Oct the anniversary the OLearys tizzy lantern that set Chicago blazing in 1871.
 probably derwriters others directly the first campaign for fire prevention the United States Since that time paper to cut down the needless loss of life money fire
 seem have been wasted effort the part of those who set them down The National Fire Protection Association has this about fires occurring today in the United States.
 Ninety percent carelessness prevent able fire every onds-right around the clock
 By today 500 building fires will have killed 28 Americans moe than half of them and chdren destroyed nearly 1000 homes 40 stores 80 factories 6 churches schools, theaters three hospitals.
 "Of year. $500 were farm folks The farm property fire loss S95,OOO,0OO
 figures of fire losses have been climbing At ascending cost of fires and has done something believed that too much attention was paid to fighting fire after got started preventing fires by removing their That thinking paid Iowa. for farm fires there have 1941.
 Common fires according to the records of the Agricultural Committee of the National Fire Waste Council
 Defective flues heating systems; sparks combusble roofs; misuse of gasoline and petroleum ignition of hay oily lightning buildings defective smoking; defective wiring misuse electricity; and coals including open fires
 thousands of lives andeause millions of dollars worth year. Removing hazards the number job of fire prevention ualy be They don't just start unless someone has set the stage for them. A special of farm according tional faulty building construction and lack of knowledge l lot than pile figures what fires prove what causes them There booklets and pamphlets available fife instructions removal of fire hazards ~- Probably the help is have construction expert if have done the work yourself working ledge of wiring is enough your proof Have who knows, you have done before you consider the job finished.
 Another mighty important thing where you toss your cigarette stub match ot common knowledge that those safely matches have been the many mystery
 We of Alaska have constantly re- tive wilderness this last frontier there's any anywhere that you than few snort miles and not find Apane ride wilderness will dead barren wastes left by some forgotten forest fire.
 In Palmer do in this community crowded rooms and halls of the aanuka Valley Hospital testimony to the in adequate facilities forced upon n a wake We know here that fire weeks of the year But perhaps need this do we know the condition of fire fighting equipment? we know, today how and where to n the hours when the telephone switchboard operation?
 Does each of know, Palmer what his responsibility the of fire? There a responsibility every one of us may be than duty staying from the reightng aiding the men who are bearing the brunt of the work
 Perhaps need fire prevention to the answers to these questions week In order to ask other questions line ot yearound responsibilities in this we may never again face smoulderng ruins homes and public institutions
 Let us make this week of Oct week of questions ana answers And let continue ask questions