Each October since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association has observed Fire Prevention Week to provide focused public education on the importance of fire and life safety. The October timeframe commemorates the Great Chicago Fire which began on 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.

In 2025, Fire Prevention Week™ is observed from October 5-11, and the National Park Service (NPS) Structural Fire Program will promote the theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.”

The events were kicked off with signing the NPS Fire Prevention Week proclamation. Christopher Wilcox, Chief of the NPS Division of Fire and Aviation Management, and Shane Crutcher, Branch Chief o

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