Fire Prevention Week 2010:
To commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and highlight the importance of fire safety and prevention, The National Fire Protection Association sponsors Fire Prevention Week (FPW) each year during the month of October from October 3-9.

This year’s theme is focused on the proper maintenance and use of smoke alarms.  “Beep, Beep, Beep” is truly, “A sound you can live with” (NFPA.org, 2010).  

Characteristically, fire prevention and/or protection is categorized as one of the following systems: active, passive or detective.  Installed to detect fires and alert occupants, detective systems such as fire alarms are  imperative; and when used in conjunction with active or passive fire systems, fire prevention and/or protection may be heightened.   

• Become aware of the fire hazards in your home. For more information visit, NFPA's Fire Prevention Week 2010.
  
• Verify that your smoke alarms are in working order and test them regularly. Utilize and print NFPA’s smoke alarm safety checklist for more information.
• Research the fire prevention and/or protection systems available for your home, which may include DIY products. Remember fire prevention/protection is available as active, passive and detection systems. Used in conjunction with each other, the overall level of fire prevention/protection may be heightened.
• Recommended passive fire protection may be purchased from leading retailers for  DIY applications at low prices.  Visit,  No-Burn® Fabric Fire Gard & No-Burn® Original.   

How are industry professionals spreading the word about fire prevention/protection?
Material suppliers, manufactures and those in the fire safety community are all in favor of increasing the public’s knowledge about fire prevention/protection and safety, spreading the word through webinars, continuing education seminars and client testimonials.  

Where can I find more information on active, passive or detective fire prevention/protection systems?
In an effort to make a recommendation for any fire prevention/protection system, please check with you local fire department or local authority.  Researching your options is a wise decision and only then will you be able to make an educated and economical decision.  Learn more about code-prescribed and recommended, DIY passive fire protection at , No-Burn® Products.