The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) in Tennessee is collaborating with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) for Fire Prevention Week 2024. This year’s campaign, themed “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You! ™”, will take place from October 6 to October 12. The initiative focuses on educating the community about the critical role of smoke alarms in home fire safety.
Research from the NFPA indicates that functioning smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by over 50 percent. However, a concerning statistic reveals that three out of five fire-related deaths occur in residences without smoke alarms or with non-operational ones.
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Brian Lowe, Fire Marshal at MFRD, emphasized the importance of working smoke alarms in providing crucial time for safe evacuation during a fire. He pointed out that this year’s Fire Prevention Week serves as a reminder of the necessary safety measures and actions needed to protect homes.
MFRD has shared several key smoke alarm safety tips: installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every home level, including the basement; ensuring that smoke alarms cater to all family members’ needs, particularly those with sensory or physical disabilities; testing smoke alarms monthly; and replacing smoke alarms that are 10 years old or more.
To further promote awareness, MFRD will hold a Fire Prevention Open House on October 12, 2024, at the Doug Young Public Training Facility located at 701 Bridge Avenue. The event will include activities suitable for all ages, opportunities to meet local firefighters and first responders, and a fire truck show featuring drones and rescue boats. This event is an excellent opportunity for the community to learn about fire safety while enjoying themselves.
Fire Prevention Week has been observed nationally since 1925, following a proclamation by President Calvin Coolidge. It is the longest-running public health observance in the United States and aims to educate children, adults, and educators on fire safety. The week honors the memory of the Great Chicago Fire, which started on October 8, 1871, resulting in over 250 deaths, leaving 100,000 people homeless, and causing extensive property damage.
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Murfreesboro’s October “In the City” Updates
The October edition of Murfreesboro‘s “In the City” highlights several city projects and events, including the Town Creek project for downtown revitalization, the Mayor’s Golf Invitational for children’s free play at Bloomfield Links, and the Murfreesboro Transit Center’s construction update. Other featured stories include community events such as Reading in the Schools Day, the MFRD 9/11 Stair Climb, and the opening of Oakwood Trail. The program is available on CityTV and other platforms for more information and updates.