Fire Prevention Month

10/22/2018 (Permalink)

Great Chicago Fire

Fire Prevention is a dedicated way to try to improve conditions and make efforts to correct an issue before it turns into a problem. Fire Prevention Week is during the period of which October 9 falls. Did you know Fire Prevention Week goes as far back as 1925? The oldest membership section of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the Fire Marshals Association of North America (FMANA). They sponsored this week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire. Click for more on Great Chicago Fire The association found a way to keep the public informed on fire safety as well as observe the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. This fire, according to President Calvin Coolidge, could of been prevented if the conditions of the building were better. Due to this devastating fire over one hundred thousand people became homeless and lives were lost. Please use this month of October to try and help your home or business from fires.