2020 Fire Prevention Week October 4 - 10

2020 Fire Prevention Week is October 4th - 10th

Due to Covid-19, the Medfield Fire Department is unable to host their annual Open House during Fire Prevention Week. However, it is important, especially this year in drought conditions to recognize the importance of this week and the following fire prevention tips.

This year's National Fire Prevention Week's campaign is:

"Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen"

The following information was found on the nfpa.org website.

“Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!TM”works to educate everyone about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves, and those around them, safe in the kitchen.

Did you know that Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries? Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen.

Recipe for safety

Before you serve a meal, it’s essential to serve up fire safety in the kitchen. There’s nothing like spending time in the kitchen cooking a delicious meal for family and friends or an appetizing treat
for yourself. But do you know the important steps to take long before anyone takes the first bite?

Importance of fire prevention

In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time every October during Fire Prevention Week™ to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire.

On this site, you’ll find loads of educational resources to make sure that every person knows what to do in case of a fire. We have everything from apps to videos to printables and much more, to make sure you have the resources you need to keep your family, your community, and your city
safe.

For more National Fire Prevention Week information CLICK HERE!

About Fire Prevention Week

Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire.Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires.

Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.