National Fire Prevention Association

UNITED STATES (News Release) - For more than 100 years, Fire Prevention Week has worked to educate people the risk of home fires and ways to minimize them. Local fire departments, schools, and community organizations play a key role in bringing Fire Prevention Week to life in their communities each year and spreading basic but critical fire safety messages. Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North America every October and is the oldest U.S. public health observance on record

On October 10, Deputies with Nueces County Constable’s Precinct 3 and Emergency Service District 3 Firefighters were at Petronila Elementary school to speak to the students about fire prevention and safety.

Capt. Michael Bishop signed a proclamation declaring October 6-12, 2024, as Fire Prevention Week throughout NAS Kingsville. This year's theme is "Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you."