Fire Prevention Week was started by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Fire Prevention Week teaches children and adults how to stay safe in the event of a fire.

The first proclamation of Fire Prevention Day in Canada was proclaimed September 4, 1919 by the Minister of Finance.

  • Historic newspaper page from the London Advertiser dated October 2, 1926, promoting Fire Prevention Week in London, Ontario, featuring fire statistics, safety tips, and calls for public responsibility in preventing fires.

Fire Prevention Week

WILL PROCLAIM NEED OF FIRE PREVENTION In Homes, Schools, Business Offices, Subject Will Be Stressed Next Week.PROMOTE CARE Good results already achieved in London by Annual Campaign. (Article discussing ...

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