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Eli is a Boy Scout and is earning his fire safety badge. He enjoyed MVFD's fire prevention page and has even found other resources to share with us!! We are so glad you enjoyed our site. We would like to give you big thank you for sharing what you've learned with others and us! 

Way to go Eli! Keep up the great work.

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As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Manchester Volunteer Fire Department reminds residents:

The Manchester Volunteer Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. On average, seven people died in a fire in a home per day during 2012 to 2016.

“These numbers show that home fires continue to pose a significant threat to safety,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.

While NFPA and the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department are focusing on home fires, these messages apply to virtually any location.

“Situational awareness is a skill people need to use wherever they go. No matter where you are, look for available exits. If the alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately.”

For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and home escape planning, visit www.fpw.org
 

For information on Manchester’s Fire Ambassador program please fill out an application at:
https://forms.gle/fHVy9jjWF4WdybdG7
 

Or email MVFDfireprevention@gmail.com

Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!™

Visit the following sites for more info:

The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

Fire safety and survival begin with everyone in your household being prepared. Follow the safety advice from the Home Safety Council to reduce the chance of fire in your home.

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