Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 5–11 with school programs and safety reminders

Next week, Oct. 5-11, is Fire Prevention Week throughout the United States, according to the first presidential proclamation made in 1925 by former President Calvin Coolidge. 

During the week, several firefighters from area fire departments plan to visit schools and conduct fire safety programs. 

According to Brown Local School Superintendent Danielle Hawk, the Malvern Elementary principal has coordinated with a parent who serves on a local fire department. They, together, are planning various events throughout the week to educate students on the importance of fire safety and fire prevention. 

History of Fire Prevention Week 

Fire Prevention Week is observed each year encompassing Oct. 8 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire. The Great Chicago Fire occurred Oct. 8, 1871, and killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. 

How to celebrate Fire Prevention Week 

Test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. If the detectors are battery operated, this is a great time to change the batteries.  

Have a home escape plan and designated meeting place in the event of a fire. Go over the plan with everyone in your household and practice the plan. Once you get out, you stay out.

Talk to children about the dangers of fire and what to do in case of an emergency. Dial 9-1-1.

Contact the following fire departments at 330-627-2141 for more information on fire safety tips. 

Amsterdam Fire & EMS Station 25

Chief Jason Gallagher 

Assistant Chief Jimmy Crites 

Augusta Fire Department Station 17 

Chief Chuck Wright 

Assistant Chief Paul Hilderbrand 

Bergholz Fire Department Station 29 

Chief Dwayne Morley 

Assistant Chief Jason Champion 

Carrollton Fire Department Station 11 

Chief Shane Thomas 

Assistant Chief Bill Wells 

Dellroy Fire Department Station 22 

Chief Emerson Huffman 

Assistant Chief Wayne Lippincott 

Assistant Chief Clayton Huffman 

Fox Township Fire Department Station 13 

Chief Zeb Casper 

Assistant Chief Fred Barnett 

Assistant Chief Jim Moore 

Mohawk Valley Joint Fire District Station 70 

Chief Jim Marracini 

Sherrodsville Fire Department Station 20 

Chief Buddy Miller 

Assistant Chief Bill Booth 

Carroll County Fire Departments contact list 

Hanover Township Fire Department Station 28 

Chief Frank Baker 

Assistant Chief Tim Wood 

Leesville Fire Department Station 14 

Chief Josh Walker 

Assistant Chief Mike Haney 

Loudon Township Fire Department Station 15 

Chief Ted Berardinelli 

Assistant Chief John Beckley 

Magnolia Fire Department Station 42 

Chief Eric White 

Assistant Chief Donnie Nicholson 

Great Trail Fire District Station 7 

Chief Ralph Castellucci 

Assistant Chief Tom Borton 

Sandy Creek Fire District Station 42 

Chief Aaron Stoller 

Assistant Chief Dave Catlett 

Perry Township Fire Department Station 18 

Chief Eric Horn 

Assistant Chief Hunter Loy 

Carroll County Haz Mat Station 19 

Chief Dennis Fenton