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October is Fire Prevention Month

Image of a smoke alarm and smoke with the words fire prevention month October 2024 and Seattle Fire Department logo.
Image of a smoke alarm and smoke with the words “fire prevention month October 2024” and Seattle Fire Department logo.

October is Fire Prevention Month. This is a time to focus on safety and to educate ourselves on home fires and how to prevent them. Each week, we will highlight a different fire safety message on the Fireline Blog and on social media.

Learn more about this year’s Fire Prevention Week national campaign. This year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

Week one: Smoke alarms Smoke alarm video playlist

Week two: Cooking safety Cooking fire safety video playlist

Week three: Candles and Incense Incense and candle safety video playlist

Week four: Heating safety Heating safety video playlist

For more information, visit our website or email fireinfo@seattle.gov