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NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
OCTOBER 3-9

“Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” is NFPA’s official theme for Fire Prevention Week 2010.
As you know, many people are complacent about smoke alarms in their homes because they already
have at least one, and feel adequately protected. Motivating them to take the necessary steps toward
greater home fire safety can be a challenge.

This year’s campaign provides an ideal opportunity for fire departments to educate the public about
smoke alarm recommendations, and serves as a powerful tool for motivating people to install smoke
alarms, as needed, and to make sure they’re working and tested properly.

From October 3-9, fire and life safety educators across the country will bring these important safety
messages to their communities, showing them simple ways they can heed the theme
“Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!”.

To learn more about Fire Prevention Week log on to the National Fire Protection Association’s
website at www.nfpa.org.

FIREFIGHTERS’ MEMORIAL PARADE – OCTOBER 7
Our annual Twilight Memorial Parade, held in honor of those firefighters who have lost their lives protecting
ours, will be held Thursday, October 7, beginning at 7 p.m. Approximately 40-50 pieces of fire equipment
generally participate in this moving memorial parade. Take a moment to come out and show your appreciation
of the sacrifices and continued efforts of your own firefighters and paramedics.

OPEN HOUSE – OCTOBER 9
Our annual open house will be held on Saturday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Bring your family out for a
fun filled day including tours, displays and child firefighter photos.

CHANGE YOUR CLOCK – CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES Did you know as many as half of America’s smoke detectors are not working because of old, disconnected or missing batteries? This year, begin a new habit that will help your “best defense against fire” do its job if you ever need it. On November 7, when you change your clock from daylight savings time, be sure to change the batteries in your smoke detectors as well. Remember – TEST YOUR DETECTOR, IT’S SOUND ADVICE!!

HEATING SAFETY
As weather begins to get cooler, furnaces go on and space heaters come out of their summer hiding places.
Be prepared for heating season. Have a qualified technician inspect and service your furnace. A thorough cleaning,
burner test and tune-up will not only keep you and your family warm, but it may save money in fuel costs. And
remember, space heaters need space! Leave at least 3 feet of space between your heater and combustible items.
Unplug units when not in use, before going to bed and when you leave the house. Place heaters in areas where
they will not be knocked over by children or pets and only use heaters that shut off automatically if tipped over.