East Herkimer Fire Dept.

Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12 this year and the theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires”. The National Fire Protection Association reports that cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Two of every five home fires begin in the kitchen—more than any other place in the home. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of home fire-related injuries.

For more fire safety information, see the prevention information on our website or you can go to the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control’s publications page at:

http://www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/publications/

Remember to practice fire safety every day!