Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) is October 6–12, 2024. This year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
Barrie Fire & Emergency Service will be visiting schools throughout Fire Prevention Week and is hosting several free events.
Get Safety Tips Throughout the Week
Throughout the week, following Barrie Fire on social for fire safety tips and more!
The History of Fire Prevention Week
Since 1922, the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week–a week where everyone can learn how to stay safe in case of a fire.
FPW 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. Learn more about the history of FPW.