The Washington Volunteer Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week from October 9th-15th. This year’s campaign centers around informing the public about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

The Washington Volunteer Fire Department wants to share these key home fire escape planning tips:

• Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
• Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so that when one sounds, they all sound.
• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
• Have an outside meeting place at a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
• Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.

The Washington Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a series of events in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, including being at Stewart Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, St. James, and ending with Operation EDITH Wednesday night.