HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Many people think a fire won't happen to them. But what happens if it does? And what if there are children in the home? Will they know how to react to the sound of a smoke alarm? October 3-9 is National Fire Prevention Week and what better time for parents to prepare their home and their families in case of a home fire. Tragically, about 436 children ages 14 and under die each year nationally in residential fires, said Allyson Fulton of Safe Kids Pennsylvania. "A properly functioning smoke alarm will cut the risk of dying in a residential fire by nearly 50 percent. Yet, smoke alarms are either not working or present in approximately 75 percent of the homes where a child has died in a residential fire.
The theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is "Prevent Cooking Fires - Watch What You Heat." According to the NFPA, home fires are more likely to start in the kitchen, and the leading cause of home cooking fires is unattended cooking. It's vital for all families to plan for a potential fire, and the good news is that preparing doesn't require a lot of expensive equipment or training," said Red Cross fire safety expert, Heidi Taylor. "In addition to functioning smoke alarms, one of the easiest ways you can prepare is to develop and practice a home fire escape plan so that every family member can escape quickly and safely. * Smoke alarms save lives. Install a smoke alarm outside each sleeping area and on each additional l...
National Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire by placing an emphasis on fire- safety education. But while the timing is based on a fire that began on Oct. 8, 1871, this is also a good time of year for reminders about fire prevention as many parts of the country - including our own - enter the home-heating season and other fire-safety risks arise, such as candles used in Halloween decorations.
Two years after fire destroyed the landmark sets, Universal Studios unveiled a rebuilt New York Street Backlot on Thursday, featuring filmmaking-friendly innovations and state-of-the-art fire prevention technology. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and such luminaries as director Steven Spielberg helped open the $200 million sets, which consist of 13 city blocks of buildings on 4 acres.
DIXFIELD -- A small group of preschool children from the Ludden Library story time program enjoyed a tour and presentation on fire safety and prevention at the Dixfield Fire Department. I think the most important thing for kids of this age is that they get to know us and are not afraid of us," Capt. Jason Hyde said.
As we move from summer to fall, I would like each of you to help us recognize Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 3-9. Our focus this year is "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With. Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that killed more than 250 people and destroyed more than 17,000 buildings and homes.
In Southwestern Pennsylvania, the American Red Cross responds to an average of about two fires every day, including nearly 10 a month in Westmoreland County. In an effort to prevent fires, the American Red Cross and local fire departments are teaming up to present the annual Hempfield- Greensburg Fire Prevention Day from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Sears Auto parking lot at Westmoreland Mall.
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