Champaign Fire Department Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week
This 100th anniversary of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” works to teach how to escape a home fire quickly and safely. The following tips may provide those few extra seconds to escape safely. Know two ways out of every room Plan and practice a […]
Champaign Fire Department Reminds the Community To “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!”
In a typical home, you can have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely after the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing the difference between your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm and what it means when they sound can save a life. The National Fire Protection Association’s 2021 Fire Prevention Week is October 3rd […]
Champaign Fire Department Encourages Residents to “Look. Listen. Learn” as Fire Prevention Week 2018 Approaches
Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. The National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be […]