October is Fire Prevention Month
By: County of Orange Fire & EMS Department
A fire can happen quickly, but taking simple precautions can help prevent fires and give you and your family the time needed to escape safely. Use Fire Prevention Week as an opportunity to review your home’s fire safety and make sure everyone knows what to do. 🔥 Make fire safety a priority this Fire Prevention Month! 🏠 Make a Home Fire Escape Plan Create a fire escape plan and practice it with everyone in your household.
Know two ways out of every room, if possible. Choose a safe meeting place outside your home. Make sure everyone knows how to get outside safely. Practice your escape plan regularly.
Working smoke alarms provide an early warning when a fire occurs. Test smoke alarms regularly. Replace batteries when needed if your alarms use replaceable batteries. Have smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas. Replace smoke alarms according to the manufacturer's recommendations. 🍳 Practice Cooking Safety 🔔 Check Your Smoke Alarms
Cooking is a leading cause of home fires. Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling, or broiling food. Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stovetop.
Keep pot handles turned inward. Never leave cooking unattended. Never use water on a grease fire.
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OCI October 2026
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