October 6-12, 2024, National Fire Protection Association announced, “Smoke alarms: make them work for you!” as the official theme for Fire Prevention Week. This year’s focus on working smoke alarms comes in response to NFPA data, which shows that majority of U.S. home fire deaths continue to occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. During this year’s Fire Prevention Week, the Modoc Fire Prevention & Education Committee traveled to schools in Modoc County to teach children how to stay safe in case of a fire and open the annual fire prevention poster contest. Lessons included proper 9-1-1 procedures, fire safety & exit drills in the home, campfire safety, defensible space, and stop drop and roll.…
“You Can Make a Difference. Research and post-fire assessments have shown that property owners can protect their homes and businesses against wildfire by addressing three clear sources of vulnerability: materials and design features used in building the home or business, the landscaping vegetation located immediately adjacent to the home or business, and the general vegetation and other combustible materials and items on the property surrounding the home or business. Each of these sources can be dealt with through maintenance, appropriate choices in building materials, design improvements, and vegetation management.” Find out more about Protecting Your Property from Wildfire (Click to Download the 11mb PDF)