Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13, 2007. This year’s theme is Practice Your Escape Plan. Each year the first week of October is known as Fire Prevention Week, which coincides with the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire.

When Fire strikes, every second counts. Fires can double in size every minute if left unchecked. Knowing how to react quickly can mean the difference between life and death. Every home should have an escape plan.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) promote fire safety through these various themes each year. For more information check out the links below:

National Fire Protection Association	Fire Prevention Week at NFPA
The Great American Fire Drill	Fire Escape Plan (634 kb)
Sparky the Fire Dog	Make your drill count. Let Sparky know

Here’s What’s Happening in New Hampshire

Sunday, October 6, 2007
1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Freddie" the Fire Truck at Wal-Mart
254 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH
Contact: Steve Dube, Fire Prevention Officer, Hudson Fire Department
(603) 886-6021, Ext 231

Wednesday, October 10, 2007
10:00am - 5:00pm
60th Anniversary Celebration of the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office
NH State House, Concord NH
Contact: Investigator Chris Wyman, NH Fire Marshal’s Office
(603) 271-3294

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Open House, Lenny Smith Central Fire Station
15 Library Street, Hudson NH
Contact: Steve Dube, Fire Prevention Officer, Hudson Fire Department
(603) 886-6021 Ext 231

Thursday, October 18, 2007
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Open House, Pittsfield Fire Station
33 Catamount Road, Pittsfield NH
Contact: Lt. Nicholas Abell, Fire Prevention Officer, Pittsfield Fire Department
(603) 435-6807

Saturday, October 20, 2007
10:00am - 2:00pm
Open House, Hampton Fire Department, Station #2
140 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton NH
Contact: Robin Arsenault, Fire Prevention Secretary, Hampton Fire & Rescue

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