October is Fire Prevention Month

Updated: October 1, 2024

Fire Prevention Week has been observed since 1922 on the Sunday through Saturday that October 9th falls on to commemorate The Great Chicago Fire – National Fire Protection Association

Fire Safety Tips – National Safety Council
Home Fire Prevention and Safety Tips – Red Cross
START SAFE: FIRE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS – SafeKids.org
Fire Safety Tips (2021) – Security.org
FDNY Smart – FDNY Foundation

National Fire Protection Association
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Safety for Older Adults
PDF: Home Safety for People with Disabilities Tip Sheet
Top Fire Causes
Cooking
Heating
Electrical
Smoking
Candles

Residential Apartment Building Fire Safety – FDNY, Fire Safety Education
New York City Fire Department 2023-2024 Fire and Emergency Preparedness Bulletin For New York City Apartment Buildings – FDNY
Greater New York Home Fire Campaign gives out a free smoke alarm and home installation – American Red Cross Greater New York – Fire Safety
Plan for Hazards | Fire – New York City Emergency Management 
Planning a Campfire/Bonfire? Here are Some Guidelines to Help Keep You Safe and Treat Burns – Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA)
Fire Safety When Camping – Department of Environmental Conservation