Fire Prevention Week: “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”

The Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign runs Oct. 3-9 and works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

“What do the sounds mean? Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxidealarm? Knowing the difference can save you, your home, and your family,” said Lorraine Carli, vice-president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA.

The YPG Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme.

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Inspector Brad Henderson says, “It’s important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action!”

Fire Prevention Inspector Craig Martin encourages,“Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond. To learn the sounds of your specific smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, check the manufacturer’s instructions that came in the box, or search the brand and model online.”

YPG Fire Chief Gerald Ball wants to share safety tips to help you, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”

• A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep— means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.

• A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.

• All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.

• Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.

• Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.

The YPG Fire Department will not be hosting events at the local fire stations this year. The well being of base employees and children are our highest priority in efforts to reduce the spread of COVID 19.

For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and fire prevention in general, visit www.fpw.org.