October is Fire Prevention Month and specifically the week of October 6th – 12th is National Fire Safety Week.

We will be sending out periodic safety tips covering all things fire safety related this month, from smoke alarms to gas detectors, water flow alarms, space heater usage, and many more fire safety tips.

Fire Prevention Month

Here is a little background on fire safety month. The Great Chicago Fire started in 1871; and the exact cause is still debated. The story goes that a cow kicked over a kerosene lantern which ignited the barn and eventually burned over 3.3 square miles, left 100,000 thousand people homeless and killed nearly 300. This may be the most famous fire in American history; but that same night an even deadlier fire broke out in Pestigo, Wisconsin. This fire killed an estimated 1500 – 2500 people, destroyed 1875 square miles in 12 communities and remains the deadliest fire in American history.

Due to lax (or non-existent) fire and building codes of the day, many lives were tragically lost. After the events of 1871, many communities banded together for fire protection. Eventually a national fire safety task force was created to adopt and implement building and fire codes. These codes may be a bother to some, an unnecessary expense to others, and too controlling for still others; but many lives have been saved and can be directly attributed to these codes.

This October, we here at Home Hazard Prevention would like to remind each of you to check your smoke alarms monthly, change the batteries annually, and call us for a fire extinguisher. Nearly 90% of all fire fatalities occur in private residences that have 1 or no smoke alarms and no working fire extinguisher.

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‘Safety Nick’, as he is affectionately known, is the owner and operator of Home Hazard Prevention, LLC (HHP). In 2012, HHP was launched.  With the support of his wonderful (and understanding!) wife and two beautiful children, Nick works tireless hours, not only to help save your family’s lives, as a firefighter and a community safety expert, but also to be able to spend quality time with his family.  Nick moved to Arizona over 20 years ago and enjoys exploring our great state with his family.

Be sure to contact Home Hazard Prevention for any of your family or business safety needs. From mobile CPR training to car seat education to infant safety (and much more!) HHP is here to help! Remember, a complete safety program does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. There is no one more qualified than a group of professional firefighters to keep your family safe! (480) 448-0266 or [email protected]

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