National Fire Prevention Week is every year during the week that includes October 9th. We should be reminding our kids all year long about fire safety, however during this week we can ramp up the lesson with the many available resources. Check your local fire station for resources and open houses during this important week.
Here are some great websites to help your family learn about fire prevention:
Check out this pdf with some wonderful checklists and information from the Junior Fire Marshal Program:
Junior Fire Marshal® Program Family Fire Safety Guide
There are some amazing opportunities to attend open houses at fire stations locally in October:
Centreville Volunteer Fire Dept Open House
Arcola Fire Department Open House
The Loudoun County Fire Department's website has some really amazing resources. Be sure to check it out!
Fire and Life Safety Programs - Loudoun County, VA - Official Website
When I was a child, I lost my cousin, his wife, and two of their children to a terrible house fire. Fire safety is so very important!
