Fire Prevention Week in Rochester Hills

Safety first! Fire Prevention Week is coming up in Rochester Hills, happening 10/7-10/15. On October 7, from 7-9pm, stop by the Lowes parking lot at 3277 Rochester Rd. to see fire trucks, ambulances, and other rescue vehicles and live demos of what they can do. Apple cider will be provided, as will the chance to chat with firefighters.

Five fire stations in Rochester Hills will host open houses on Sunday, October 9 from noon to 3:00pm. Visitors will get another chance to meet fire fighters, see the trucks and take a station tour, as well as enjoy hot dogs, donuts, and cider.

For more information, see the Rochester Hills city website to download the event flyer.

Fire prevention and preparedness is incredibly important. Preventing fires can save lives and help you avoid severe damage to your home and others’. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, “About 3,500 Americans die each year in fires and about 18,300 are injured.” (See detailed information on fire prevention and preparedness at their website.) It is especially important that the younger members of our community understand the basics of fire safety, so that they can keep themselves safe and pass the message along to others.

The National Fire Protection Association’s report, released in May of this year, found that from 2005 to 2009, there were an estimated 373,900 home structure fires each year that U.S. fire departments responded to. On average, the fires caused 2,650 civilian deaths, 12,890 injuries, and “$7.1 billion in direct property damage per year”. They also found that cooking equipment is the leading cause of these home fires and injuries. You can find a link to the complete report here.

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