Oct. 6 – 12 Fire Prevention Week Events

Learn about simple steps to prevent kitchen fires during National Fire Prevention Week

As part of National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, the Minneapolis Fire Department is teaming up with National Fire Prevention Association to raise awareness of kitchen fire prevention. This year’s theme focuses spreading the word that more fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home and teaching people how to keep cooking fires from starting in the first place.

Kitchen fire safety is explained in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish as part of the City’s “Did you know.,.” series of short videos that can be viewed on the City’s YouTube channel and cable channels 14 and 79. Residents who have friends or neighbors who speak these languages are encouraged to share links to the videos. The City’s website and National Fire Prevention Association website have additional information on kitchen fire prevention.

The Minneapolis Fire Department is also participating in community events to help residents learn fire safety tips and educate people on the importance of having smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers throughout their home. The public is encouraged to attend these events to learn about staying safe, and it’s a great chance for families and kids to get an up-close look at fire trucks and other firefighting equipment.

• Saturday, 10/5, 9 a.m. – noon. Family friendly safety event at Home Depot, Quarry Shopping Center.
• Saturday, 10/12 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Firefighters Hall & Museum, 664-22nd Ave NE. Family friendly safety event, with wood crafts, fire extinguisher demos, antique fire engine rides and more.