OCTOBER 7 - 13, 2007

"Practice Your Escape Plan!"
That's the message of Fire Prevention Week 2007. It's not enough just to have a fire escape plan (PDF, 634 KB) . To escape safely from a home fire you've got to make sure that everyone in the home has practiced the plan as well.

According to a recent poll conducted for NFPA (PDF, 759 KB) , while the majority of Americans have an escape plan in case of a fire, most haven't practiced it. And three-quarters of Americans believe they have 10 minutes or less until a fire turns deadly.

From October 7-13, fire safety advocates across the country will be spreading the word that when it comes to escape plans, practice is key. Whether you're a firefighter, a teacher or a parent, we've got lots of helpful information to help you help neighbors, friends and family members escape safely in the event of a home fire.

Fire Prevention Week is actively supported by fire departments across the country. This is the 86 th year that fire departments have observed Fire Prevention Week, making it the longest running public health and safety observance on record.

Visit NFPA’s official Fire Prevention Week website for everything you need for this year’s campaign.

For more information regarding fire prevention & safety:
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA Fire Prevention Week Homepage
USFA Kids Homepage
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Fire Safety Homepage