Public Relations Officer
Katie Heck
11 Homestead Rd. S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Phone: 239-303-5340
Email: katie.heck@lehighfd.com
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District (LAFCRD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years —to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost half (44%) of reported home fires started in the kitchen. Two-thirds (66%) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials.
“We know cooking fires can be prevented,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice-president of outreach and advocacy. “Staying in the kitchen, using a timer, and avoiding distractions such as electronics or TV are steps everyone can take to keep families safe in their homes.”
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District encourages all residents to embrace the 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme.
“We respond to calls for service related to smoke or fire in a kitchen several times per week,” said LAFCRD Public Relations Officer Katie Heck. “The leading cause of these fires is unattended cooking, so staying in the kitchen is an easy step towards prevention.”
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District wants to share safety tips to keep you from having a cooking fire.
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District will be sharing information and videos throughout October on social media in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Lehigh Acres, please contact the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District or follow us on social media. For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and cooking fire prevention, visit www.fpw.org.