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Prevent home fires
posted October 8th, 2008It’s Fire Prevention Week! Oct. 5 - 11
To promote the Fire Prevention Week, the Occupational and Environmental Safety Office (OESO) Fire Safety Division is inviting the Duke community to fire safety activities throughout the University and Medical Center during the month of October.
Hands-on fire extinguisher training will be provided on multiple days in various locations. This is a great opportunity for people to practice an easy but effective fire safety technique.
Read more for activity dates and locations.
Since 1922, the second week of October has been designated as Fire Prevention Week (FPW). This week commemorates the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire (October 8-9, 1871) and is intended to teach people about fire prevention and safety. This year’s theme is “Prevent Home Fires.”
Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training
October 16 and 17, North Pavilion - 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
October 15, Medical Center - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (exact location TBD)
October 21, West Campus Bryan Center Walkway - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
October 23, East Campus in front of East Union - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
October 30, the Durham Center - 2:00 p.m.
Please visit our Web site at: http://www.safety.duke.edu/FireSafety/fpw/Default.htm for a detailed schedule of events and a fire safety checklist. If you have any questions, you can call Fire Safety at 684-5609.