HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The fire department at Hill AFB kicked off Fire Prevention Week with a proclamation signing on Sept. 28 by Col. Jeffrey Holland, 75th Air Base Wing commander.
Observed annually in October, this year’s Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8-14 with fire departments across the nation using the campaign to connect with the public through educational events and school visits to promote fire safety.
This year’s Fire Prevention Week 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.
This year’s campaign includes the following recommendations from the Fire Prevention Proclamation:
- Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove.
- Always keep a lid nearby when cooking.
- Keep a three-foot kid-free zone around the stove, oven and hot appliances.
- Watch what you heat.
- Set a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
- Test smoke detectors and replace batteries every 6 months.
During the month, the fire prevention section at Hill AFB will participate in activities to celebrate the week.
Fire Prevention Week activities:
Oct. 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Clinton City Fire Department Open House
Inform residents about the year's fire prevention theme and how DoD Fire differs from the community's municipal fire service. Hand out public education materials and Pluggy the Fire Hydrant training aid.
Oct. 9 -13, 8 a.m.-noon., Hill AFB Industrial Kitchen Education Visits
Bringing fire safety messages to the kitchens. Hand out public education materials.
Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-noon., Hill Field Elementary Visit
Educate K-6th grade students on this year’s fire prevention theme, fire truck static display and Pluggy the Fire Hydrant training aid.
Oct. 11, 4-8 p.m., Roy City Fire Department Open House
Inform residents about the year's fire prevention theme and how DoD Fire differs from the community's municipal fire service. Hand out public education materials and Pluggy the Fire Hydrant training aid.
Oct. 12, 4-5 p.m., Hill Youth Center After School Program
Fire drill and educate Fire Prevention Week theme to K-12th grade students. Hand out public education materials and Bullock Fire extinguisher trainer and Pluggy the Fire Hydrants training aids.
Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., AAFES BX Public Event
Educate the installation on this year’s fire prevention theme. Hand out public education materials and Pluggy the Fire Hydrant training aid.
Oct. 13, 2-6:30 p.m., Haunting on the Hill at Centennial Park
Fire truck static display for Trunk-or-Treat and educate personnel on this year’s fire prevention theme. Hand out public education materials and Pluggy the Fire Hydrant training aid.
Oct. 27, 3-6 p.m., Boyer Hill Military Housing Event
Fire truck static display and educate personnel on this year’s fire prevention theme. Hand out public education materials and Pluggy the Fire Hydrant training aid.
Since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association has sponsored the public fire prevention observance to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres.
The official observance began in 1925 when President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance.
For more information about fire prevention and the scheduled activities, call the Hill AFB fire prevention section at 801-777-0236.