SERVPRO of Newton Wellesley Explains Fire Prevention Day

10/5/2022 (Permalink)

It is important to create awareness of fires and know how to participate because we never know when a fire can happen.

On October 8, 1871, Mrs. O’Leary was in her barn, milking her cow. The cow kicked over a lamp, which started the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. When it was over, more than 300 people were killed, 100,000 people were left homeless, and over 17,000 structures were destroyed. This and other major fires caused a movement to proclaim this holiday, National Fire Prevention Day on October 9th.  (nfpa.org)

It is important to create awareness of fires and know how to participate because we never know when a fire can happen.  

1. Fire departments around the country hold sessions and seminars to teach fire prevention and safety. Encourage your loved ones to attend and get a refresh. 
2. Schools have fire drills and hold lessons on fire prevention. Encourage your children to ask questions and talk it over with them. 
3. Families conduct an EDITH exercise (Exit Drills In The Home). If you need assistance with this, reach out to your local fire department. 
4. Businesses should conduct fire drills. Set up a plan for who will be in charge of what and have an exit plan. 
5. Learn more about fires both nationally and locally. 

Fires are never something that anyone anticipates happening, but they happen more often than not, it is important to be prepared as best as you can. 

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