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Fire Prevention Week the Week of October 3-9

"Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety"
Posted on: October 1, 2021 - 11:50am
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Every year, the majority of fire deaths in North America happen at home. Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice.  

Bondurant Emergency Services is working to educate the public about this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” This campaign works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will keep you and your family safe. When an alarm makes noises – a beeping sound or a chirping sound – you must take action.

Please review the safety messages from the National Fire Protection Association:

Bondurant Emergency Services wants to share safety tips to help you “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”

  • A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.
  • A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
  • All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
  • Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.
  • Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.

Color Contest

Color Contest starting October 1 ending October 8. Turn in the completed color page with the child's name and age on the back to City Hall. The contest winner announcement October 11.