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October - Fire Prevention Month - a "Must Do"

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OCTOBER - Fire Prevention MONTH

 

Fire Prevention

A Critically Important “Must Do” for October

 

Did you know fires kill more Americans than every natural disaster combined?  It’s true.  Nearly half of all home-fire deaths occur while family member sleep between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am. It is believed by Fire Safety Experts that half of these deaths could have been prevented with a “Smoke Alarm”.

 

Hear the Beep Where You Sleep - is this year’s NFPD theme. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm! On Halloween night almost a thousand home fires occur annually.  Two out of every five fires occur because of a lit and forgotten candle.

 

Before you invest in Halloween costumes this year, take action.  Invest in enough smoke alarms to have installed (in every bedroom, hallway, and in the kitchen) long before the holiday. Children are the most vulnerable in a nighttime fire. Then create a plan and teach even your youngest child how to “get low and get out” when they hear the sound of the the smoke alarm Beep.

 

Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871.

 

Historically, October 9th has been Fire Prevention Day.  In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls.

 

Fire Prevention Week themes since 2000

2000  Fire Drills: The Great Escape!
2001  Cover the Bases & Strike Out Fire
2002  Team Up for Fire Safety
2003  When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!
2004  It's Fire Prevention Week! Test Your Smoke Alarms
2005  Use Candles With Care
2006  Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat
2007  It's Fire Prevention Week! Practice Your Escape Plan
2008  It's Fire Prevention Week! Prevent Home Fires
2009  Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned
2010  Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With
2011  It's Fire Prevention Week! Protect Your Family From Fire!
2012  Have 2 Ways Out!
2013  Prevent Kitchen Fires
2014  Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month
2015  Hear The Beep Where You Sleep

 

Change Batteries 

 

Smoke Alarm Detectors – Battery Life

 

If the smoke alarm is powered by battery, it runs on either a disposable nine-volt battery or a non-replaceable 10-year lithium (“long-life”) battery. Do a Battery Check at the beginning of every month. Alarms that get power from your home's electrical system, or are “hardwired,” usually have a back-up battery that will need to be replaced once a year.

 

For More Information visit the National Fire Protection Association at http://www.nfpa.org

 

                                                                                                                         Diana Dahlberg, Broker/Owner/Realtor/ABR/ePro

1 MONTH REALTY - Serving SE Wisconsin since 1994

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Comments (7)

Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Diana Dahlberg that's a nice theme -

and I hear a beep as I write this comment. I better change the batteries....lol!

Oct 09, 2015 02:04 PM
Diana Dahlberg

Thanks for protecting you and your family. It really is a good reminder for us to remember to check and replace those batteries.

Oct 09, 2015 02:42 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Diana. Nice reminder for something so important the we often forget! Enjoy your day!

Oct 09, 2015 09:10 PM
Diana Dahlberg

There are so many things to remember in life .... but this one is worthy of saving a life.  I need lots of reminders!

Oct 10, 2015 12:57 AM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

When I do a final walk through a home before closing with a buyer, I try to point out the need to replace batteries in the smoke detector when you move in and to get it on a yearly schedule, not wait until they beep unless they invest in 10 year batteries.  I discuss the fireplace flue and how needs to to have a clip to keep it from sealing to let the gas fumes out in case turned on by accident, etc.  Just safety reminders to keep my clients out of harms way.  Good month to remind and even do a touch to your past clients.  Thanks for the post.

Oct 10, 2015 12:12 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Connie.  You sound like a caring and diligent Realtor that I would call upon to take care of one of my clients!  Great practice!  I'll have to add that to my closing info as well.  Thanks for the tip!

Oct 10, 2015 12:58 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Diana - Thanks for the reminder about October fire prevention month.

Oct 10, 2015 02:06 AM
Diana Dahlberg

You are very welcome John.  I needed this reminder too.

Oct 10, 2015 02:20 AM
Maureen Fukumoto
Help-U-Sell Realty Pro - Mililani, HI
Maureen

Aloha Diana,  A good reminder about the danger of home fires.  Recently I did a tenant check-out and found all 5 smoke detectors disabled.  Why I asked?  The tenant told me he was tied of listening to the beeping when the batteries ran low.

Oct 13, 2015 04:40 PM
Diana Dahlberg

Now that does not surprise me.  I've heard the same excuse and that is also the same person who blames the fire department when their house burns down. 

Oct 14, 2015 01:36 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Awesome reminder.  Batteries should be replaced at least once a year.  During October seems like the perfect time to me.

Oct 21, 2015 09:04 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my October Reminder.  

Oct 21, 2015 10:59 AM
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Diana Dahlberg ~ this post rocks, and more importantly "this post saves lives! Great job posting such vital info 

Nov 05, 2015 06:28 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Thanks Jon!  You are always a positive and encouraging Rainmaker!  I appreciate you! 

Nov 05, 2015 06:42 AM