HEIDELBERG, Germany - Soldiers and families at Garrisons throughout Installation Management Command-Europe may hear an increase of sirens and see more flashing blue lights on fire trucks during early October.
No worries, though.
IMCOM-Europe garrisons will observe Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4-11, traditionally a time when fire prevention specialists increase visibility and make a final impression upon community members about the need to be fire smart and fire safe.
This year's Fire Prevention Week is held in conjunction with the six-month long Fire Prevention Campaign launched March 31 throughout the Installation Management Command to promote fire safety and increased inspections in response to an Army-wide increase in preventable fire incidents.
This year's Fire Prevention Campaign theme - "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned" - focuses on simple steps people can take to keep their homes safe from the leading causes of fires, injuries, and deaths, and also provides vital burn prevention advice.
"Fire prevention specialists and officials at garrisons will continue to put the focus on fire safety education and inspections to ensure our people are best equipped to avoid preventable fires," said Pete Horcasitas, IMCOM-Europe Division of Emergency Services director. "While we label our current efforts under the category of a fire safety campaign, the reality is that fire safety is a year-round concern, and our people provide year round education and support."
In Installation Management Command-Europe, garrison safety and fire and emergency services personnel will team up on the command-wide fire safety campaign to raise awareness and provide guidance to Soldiers, civilians and Families on how to recognize, improve, and practice fire safety, according to Horcasitas.
"We encourage everyone to participate in fire safety activities at their garrisons. It's a great way to get information, teach children fire safety, and provides a good venue to share in a community event," said Horcasitas.
For more information about local garrison events, individuals may link to their garrison Websites by accessing garrison tab in the IMCOM-Europe Region Website "Main Navigation" box on the left-hand side of the page at: http://www.imcom-europe.army.mil/sites/local/
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