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Fire Prevention 2005

Springfield Fire Company wants to get the message out about Fire Prevention.  In conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Springfield Fire Company is participating in the National Fire Prevention Week theme of "Use Candles with Care" program.

In an effort to battle home fires before they start in Springfield, the Springfield Fire Company is once again taking a lead role in NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2005. By hosting our annual Open House on Friday, October 14th, along with visiting schools and organizations, the members of Springfield Fire Company hope to educate and entertain the citizens.  Springfield Fire Company hopes to raise awareness of key fire safety issues, helping attendees prevent fires and fire injuries, especially at home.

Many people don’t realize that they are at greater danger from fire at home than anywhere else.  Fortunately, there are many things residents can do to turn that around and make their homes safer. Fire Prevention Week is the time when we reach out to the community one-on-one, teaching people of every age how to prevent fires. This year, we’ll be focusing in particular on candle fires, a serious and growing part of the fire problem.”

If your school, organization or day care center would like to have Springfield Fire Company come out and talk about Fire Prevention and see the life saving equipment that Springfield firefighters use on a daily basis, please call Springfield Fire Company at (610)544-0260 during the weekday between 8am to 4pm and ask to speak with Firefighter Alan Stapleton or Tuesday and Thursday evening between 7pm and 9pm and ask to speak with a Line Officer.

NFPA selected the 2005 Fire Prevention Week theme in order to highlight a growing home fire concern. The theme, “Use Candles with Care:  When you go out, blow out!”, is a memorable and effective safety message.  The safety message hits really close to Springfield firefighters, since they have been involved in some near tragic fires within the past year that were started by unattended candles.

In addition to using candles safely, Springfield Fire Company residents are urged to ensure that smoke alarms are installed on every level of the home and kept working with monthly testing and annual battery replacement. All smoke alarms should be replaced with a new unit after 10 years. Each member of the household needs to know their E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home escape plan), and all should practice it twice a year. Springfield Fire Company residents can learn more about candle safety and all forms of fire prevention by visiting Springfield Fire Company's Fire Prevention section of the web site.