Baker County begins smoke alarm campaign, October 6-12, for National Home Fire Prevention Week
By Garrett Christensen on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER COUNTY – For those concerned about fire safety this month, Baker County will run a smoke alarm campaign from October 6-12, 2024. To emphasize the importance of smoke alarms in the home, the county issued the following statement in a recent press release:
“Baker County is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in Baker County. Fire is a serious public safety concern, and homes are where people are at greatest risk from fire. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) on average, 2,620 civilians die from home fires each year, and roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or with no working smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires almost in half. Smoke alarms sense smoke well before we can, alerting us to danger in the event of fire in which you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape safely.”
Baker County went on to note:
- “Baker County residents should install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area (such as in the hallway), and on every level of the home.
- Baker County residents should test smoke alarms at least once a month.
- Residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire.”
Finally, the county proclaims:
“Baker County Fire Agencies are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education. Baker County joins the 2024 National Home Fire Prevention Week theme, ‘Smoke alarms: Make them work for you,’ serves to remind us of the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
The Baker County Board of Commissioner’s does hereby proclaim October 6–12, 2024, as Home Fire Prevention Week, and urge Baker County residents to make sure their homes have working smoke alarms.”
