October is Fire Prevention Month, a time to focus on fire safety, preparedness and the simple steps we can all take to help prevent fires.
Fire prevention is not about what happens when firefighters arrive at a fire. It starts long before that, with education, preparation and awareness. Fire safety information, practical tips and a closer look at the work we do throughout the year to help keep our community safe will be shared on our Facebook page.
One of the ways we work to prevent fires is through public education. From visiting local schools and community groups to helping residents with smoke alarms and sharing fire safety information, these efforts give us an opportunity to connect with our community and help people better understand how to protect their homes, families and themselves.
And while October gives us a reason to put a special focus on fire prevention, it is something we work on all year long.
For the Paris Fire Department, fire prevention is 24/7, 365 days a year.
Fire Prevention Week
The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week is October 4–10. This year’s national campaign includes a focus on the safe charging of devices with lithium-ion batteries, an important topic as these batteries become increasingly common in the devices we use every day. We’ll be sharing information about this and other fire safety topics throughout the month.
Make Fire Safety Part of Your Routine
October is a good time to take a few minutes to think about fire safety at home.
Check your smoke alarms. Review your home fire escape plan. Talk with your family about what to do if a fire occurs. Take a look around your home for potential fire hazards and make any changes that could help make your home safer.
Follow the Paris Fire Department on Facebook throughout October for Fire Safety Friday tips, fire prevention information and a closer look at the work we do to help keep our community safe.
Fire Safety Resources
There are many free resources available to help you learn more about fire safety and prepare your home and family.
U.S. Fire Administration
Fire safety information covering smoke alarms, home fire escape planning, cooking safety, carbon monoxide and more.
Visit the U.S. Fire Administration
Sparky Schoolhouse
Fire safety activities, lessons and resources for children, families and educators.
Visit Sparky Schoolhouse
National Fire Protection Association
Fire and life safety information and educational resources for a variety of fire prevention topics.
Visit NFPA Fire & Life Safety
Home Fire Escape Planning
Learn how to create and practice a home fire escape plan with your family.
Learn More About Home Fire Escape Plans
Smoke Alarm Safety
Learn about proper smoke alarm placement, testing and replacement.
Learn More About Smoke Alarm Safety
Fire prevention starts before the fire. This October, take a few minutes to learn, prepare and make fire safety part of your everyday routine.