GCFD Fire Prevention Week 2024: Oct. 6 to 12

Join the Greenville City Fire Department in celebrating Fire Prevention Week 2024, as we focus on installing, testing, and replacing residential smoke alarms.

A working smoke alarm can significantly reduce the risk of fire-related death or injury. More than one-third of single-family home fire deaths result from fires without a smoke alarm.

Smoke Alarm Key Facts
Keeping your home safe is easy, follow these three easy steps:

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level of the home, including the basement.
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
• Replace your smoke alarms every ten years, or when they stop responding when testing - whichever comes first.

Does someone in your home have sensory or physical disabilities? Make sure the smoke alarms in your home meet their specific needs.

Need your smoke alarms replaced?
No problem. If you live within Greenville City limits, GCFD firefighters will come to your home, test your smoke alarms, and if needed, replace them for FREE. To receive free smoke alarms, fill out a request form.

Fire Prevention Week Events and Activities
There are many ways to get involved in this year's Fire Prevention Week, whether joining GCFD in person or staying in the comfort of your home. Check out these family-fun events and activities:

GCFD Events

• Tuesday, October 8
  Fire Safety and Education at Cleveland Park
  9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  Partnering with the Greenville Zoo, GCFD is hosting a Fire Safety and Education Day at Cleveland Park. The community is invited to engage with a variety of fire education activities and demonstrations, including fire extinguisher training, hands-only CPR, fire safety training with the Fire and Life Safety House, and engine tours. Participants will receive a discounted ticket to visit the Zoo.
• Wednesday, October 9
  Community Cook Outs
  • Station 2: 125 N Leach Street
    11 a.m. to Noon
  • Station 3: 2101 Augusta Road
    2 to 3 p.m.Stations 2 and 3 host a Community Cookout (hot dogs, burgers, chips, and drinks)! Local neighbors are invited to join the station for a meal and to participate in a station open house. Explore the station, meet your local firefighting team, and learn more about fire safety opportunities for you and your community.
• Thursday, October 10
  Fire Engine Pizza Delivery
  6 to 7 p.m.
  Partnering with the local Dominos, a GCFD firetruck will deliver pizza to a lucky resident's home. While at the home, firefighters will offer to check smoke alarms and install new ones if appropriate. Place your order for Dominos starting at 6 p.m. for a chance to win. ***You must be the homeowner to participate in this event***

Fire Prevention Week Activities

For Kids

Get your kids involved in home fire safety with these activities from the National Fire Prevention Agency:

For Older Adults
It's important to know what to do in the event of a fire, especially for adults over the age of 65. Older adults are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fire. Review these important fire safety tips

For Educators
For educators of all ages, check out these easy-to-follow lesson plans that teach your students about the importance of smoke alarms.

Public link

Please use the above public link if you want to share this noodl on another website.