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The Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire.On the 40th anniversary (1911) of the Great Chicago Fire, the Fire Marshals Association of North America (FMANA), the oldest membership section of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), sponsored the first National Fire Prevention Day, deciding to observe the anniversary as a way to keep the public informed about the ...
The following is a list of notable month-long observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something.
March: American Red Cross Month; March: Women's History Month; March: Irish-American Heritage Month [36] April: Arab American Heritage Month [37] April: Cancer Control Month [38] April: National Donate Life Month; April: National Child Abuse Prevention Month; April: National Sexual Assault Awareness Month; April: National Financial Literacy Month
Oct. 4—GREENSBURG — This is National Fire Prevention Month and the Greensburg Fire Department is making sure local elementary students get the message. This week, firefighters are visiting ...
Fire Prevention Month, observed each October, is a time to evaluate fire safety and to ensure that you, your family and your home are protected. This year's campaign ...
This fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned over 2,000 acres of land. In 1925, President Calvin ... October is Fire Prevention Month
Many fire departments observe "Fire Prevention Month" for all of October. Fire departments may visit schools, hang banners, give firehouse tours or hold open houses. [ citation needed ] Various fire organizations and fire professionals from all across the country attend, along with a number of students and teachers.
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.