10/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2024 15:24
Published on October 07, 2024
Educating on the Importance of Fire Safety and Prevention
The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD), is excited to partner with the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), to promote Fire Prevention Week during October 6-12, 2024. This year's theme for the week is "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You." The KCKFD will strive to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in homes and businesses.
"Nearly 4,000 people die at the hands of fire in the United States each year. Sadly, most fire victims are lost in their homes when an unwanted fire strikes," said KCKFD Fire Chief Dennis Rubin. "The number one contributing factor to this grim statistic is fires that occur at night (during bed hours) go undetected until it is too late to escape unless the family has a properly installed, operating and maintained smoke alarm. I urge everyone to take the time to test their home smoke alarms and repeat the same smoke alarm test at least once every month thereafter. With your help, the Kansas City Kansas Fire Department is committed to preventing Harm in our Community".
During the week, members of the KCKFD will provide resources to amplify the message of fire safety and prevention by understanding how to properly install, test, and replace smoke alarm systems.
Learn more key safety tips and facts for keeping your home or business safe from fire or carbon monoxide incidents: NFPA Fire Prevention Week (FPW)
To complete the week, the KCKFD, along with the American Red Cross, the Bethel Neighborhood Center, and community volunteers will be going door to door to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the St. Margaret's Neighborhood, for the "Sound the Alarm" program on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Sign Up Today To Volunteer: In-home fire safety visits - Sound the Alarm: Kansas City, KS (office.com)
If you need help or need to have a smoke alarm installed, and you live inside of the Kansas City Kansas City limits, please call your Fire Department at 913.573.5971 for assistance. Please leave a message with your name, address, and contact phone number. Don't forget to mention the day and time that you called During Fire Prevention Week.
Residents may apply for a permit for this season's open burn period for Kansas City, Kansas, from October 16th through November 15th.
Open burning is the burning of any matter so that products of combustion from the burning are emitted directly into the ambient (outside) air. Generally, anytime you light a fire outdoors, you are open burning. Kansas City, KS, allows for limited residential open burning during specified periods throughout the year.
Residential Open Burn Permit Portal: Apply Here
To learn more about the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department, please visit: Kansas City Kansas Fire Department (kckfd.org)
Scott Schaunaman
Assistant Chief of Training and Public Information Officer (PIO)
Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department
[email protected]
(c) 913-488-4031
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