LAKE CITIES FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Corinth, TX, October 8, 2019 - The Lake Cities Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. 

NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. On average, seven people died in a fire in a home per day during 2012 to 2016. 

“These numbers show that home fires continue to pose a significant threat to safety,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.

While NFPA and the Lake Cities  Fire Department are focusing on home fires, these messages apply to virtually any location.

“It is important for all family members to stay aware of their surroundings wherever they go,” said Chief Michael Ross. “No matter where you are, look for available exits. If the alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately.”

The Lake Cities Fire Department is hosting a series of events in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”, including visiting the area schools beginning October 2 and hosting an Open House, Saturday October 26, 2019 at Fire House No. 3, 3750 Cliff Oaks Drive from 10am to 2pm.  Learn about fire prevention with a FREE, fun, interactive event for the whole family.

 For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and home escape planning, visit www.fpw.org.