October 8, 2023 - Industry News
IHM has a long standing tradition of supporting FPW™ and fire safety in general. It is an integral part of our Certificate In Property Management Program, in our Webinars and Seminars, as well as in our Publications.
Our students get particularly familiarized with fire safety protocols and proceedings in the "Property and Building Administration" and "Building Maintenance for Property Managers" core courses.
This year's theme is Cooking SafetyThis year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking.
On this site, you’ll find loads of educational resources, from lesson plans and videos to printables and ready-to-go press releases and social media cards. We want to make sure you have the resources you need to educate your community about safe cooking.
Cooking Safety Tip Sheet Electrical Cooking Appliance Safety Tip Sheet
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 importance of fire prevention. In May 1919, when the NFPA held its 23rd annual meeting in Ottawa at the invitation of the Dominion Fire Prevention Association (DFPA), the NFPA and DFPA both passed resolutions urging governments in the United States and Canada to support the campaign for a common Fire Prevention Day. This was expanded to Fire Prevention Week in 1922.
National Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States and Canada during the week (from Sunday to Saturday), in which October 9 falls.
In the United States, the first Presidential Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week was made in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) continues to be the international sponsor of the week.
In Canada, Fire Prevention Week is proclaimed annually by the Governor General. The Saturday ending the week is also proclaimed as Fire Service Recognition Day to express appreciation for the many public services rendered by members of the Canadian fire service.
Use the hashtag #FirePreventionWeek on your social media posts
