The Wichita Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape ” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.
The Wichita Fire Department wants to share these key home fire escape planning tips:
- Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
- Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.
- Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
- Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
- Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.
The Wichita Fire Department is also hosting a series of events in support of this year’s campaign:
- Monday – MPU, and Safety talk at Benton Elementary and St. Anne’s Catholic School
- Tuesday – 5th Grade Zoo Adventure
- Wednesday – North YMCA
- Thursday – Child Passenger Seat installation at St. 1 and Fire Safety at Naftzger Park
- Friday – Reflection Ridge Senior Living Center
To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Wichita, contact Wichita Fire Department at wichitafire@wichita.org, (316) 268.4441. For more information about the campaign as well as fire prevention, visit fpw.org and sparky.org.
