We will be highlighting some important messages regarding fire prevention and safety here this week to share with the family! For more information and interactive projects check out the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), Fire Prevention Week page!
Who is Sparky?
Age: 71
DOB: March 18, 1951
Tricks: Stop, drop and roll over.
Sparky the Fire Dog became the official, trademarked mascot and "spokes dog" of the NFPA in 1951. The NFPA says that thanks to Sparky's "dogged determination" he has undisputedly helped reduce loss and injuries associated with fire in the United States.
The NFPA is a global, self funded non profit organization. They are devoted to their mission which is eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss related to fire, electrical and related hazards.
Wakefield Fire will be adding Sparky to our roster this week as we share important safety messages like "Stop, Drop and Roll"; "Get out, stay out"; "Dial 911"; and "Know two ways out". You might even see him hanging around the website this week!
Want to join Sparky's Fire Safety Club?
SPARKY'S FIRE HOUSE AND ESCAPE PLAN FOR THE KIDS
The campaign theme for Fire Prevention Week in 2022 is "Fire won't wait, Plan your escape".
Everyones home is different which means their escape plans might be different! Check out Sparky's escape plan. Make sure you have:
- Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- At least two ways out of every room
- Clear paths to all of your exits
- A single meeting spot out in front of your home for everyone to meet
- Clear and visible house numbers easily seen from the street
SPARKY'S ESCAPE PLAN
Fire is fast, plan your Home Fire Escape Plan to be faster!
Did you know that fire can double in size every 60 seconds? In today's homes, fires burn faster than ever. The NFPA says that you may have as little as 2 minutes (or less) to safely escape a home fire from the time that the smoke alarm sounds.
Generally, a fire needs to be extinguished within 3 minutes from the time of inception save a home. Have a plan for everyone in the home, including the pets, to safely and quickly escape.
When creating and practicing your home escape plan take into account everyone in the home. Do some people have trouble hearing, seeing or walking? Do they use Oxygen or CPAP?
Use the button below for more information on escape planning and fire prevention with the Remembering When program.
Contact Wakefield Fire with any local questions regarding your disability.
Fire Prevention Week, 2022
Did you know that is the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week?
In 1925 America's 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, proclaimed Fire Prevention Week (FPW) a national observance. This makes Fire Prevention Week the longest running annual observance in the United States. Its also the 75th anniversary of the NH State Fire Marshalls Office. Governor Chris Sununu signed New Hampshires 2022 FPW Proclamation.