SERVPRO Framingham Honors Fire Prevention Week

10/3/2021 (Permalink)

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) designates one week each year to recognize important fire safety topics.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) designates one week each year to recognize important fire safety topics. This year it takes place from Sunday, October 3rd to Saturday, October 9th.

Even though this is honored for one week once a year, it should be noted that 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 home and family are protected. 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, students and communities. Fire departments may provide education to their 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:

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

3 of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no working smoke alarms. Unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires. (First Alert) 

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

SERVPRO of Framingham is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you and help you with residential or commercial fire damage. “Like it never even happened.”