Fire Prevention Month

Let's Celebrate Fire Safety During Fire Prevention Month

October is Fire Prevention Month in Oregon, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal invites you to join in celebrating fire safety.

This month is all about taking simple steps to protect your home and loved ones from fire risks. Cooking, home heating, and electrical issues are the leading causes of fires in Oregon, but with the right precautions, they are preventable.

Explore our resources and tips to keep your home safe, and remember—working smoke alarms are lifesavers.

Let’s work together to make every Oregon home fire-safe this month and beyond!

Hover over the images below to find tips and resources to prevent home fires.

A neon sign that says celebrate fire safety in the kitchen

Kitchen Fire Safety

The secret ingredient is fire safety. Click the link below to learn how you can be fire safe in when cooking.

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Neon sign that says celebrate fire safety when heating your home

Home Heating Safety

Home heating is the number two cause of home fires in Oregon. Click the link to learn how to be fire safe when heating your home.

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A neon sign that reads celebrate fire safety when using electricity.

Electrical Safety

Electricty use is one of the leading causes of home fires in Oregon. Learn how to be better protected. Click the link below.

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Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Working smoke alarms save lives by giving you and your family an early warning to escape if there’s a fire.

Fires can spread quickly, so every second matters. Smoke alarms help alert you to danger before it’s too late, giving you more time to get out safely.

Be sure your smoke alarms are installed, tested regularly, and working properly—they’re an easy and effective way to protect your home and loved ones

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National Fire Prevetion Week is October 6 -12, 2024. The theme this year is, smoke alarms, make them work for you. Learn More

Did You Know?

Resources

Classroom Resources

2nd-3rd Grade: Home Fire Safety Patrol
NFPA Kid's interactive classroom

History

The first proclamation of Fire Prevention Week was signed by President Calvin Coolidge in 1925, making it the longest-running public health observance in U.S. history. Each year, the National Fire Protection Association observes Fire Prevention Week during the week of October 9 in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire that started on October 8, 1871, where 250 people were killed and 100,000 were left homeless.

In Oregon, the month of October is recognized as Fire Prevention Month. This is most often acknowledged through increased prevention education efforts from the fire service and community outreach events throughout the state.