Fire Prevention Week, 2012

In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 7-13, 2012 as Fire Prevention Week, encourages Americans to take fire safety precautions, and orders flags flown at half-staff on October 7, 2012 for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. It honors firefighters and fallen firefighters while promoting public awareness of fire prevention.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 62133

Record & deadlines

Oct 5, 2012Signed
Signed by the President
Oct 12, 2012FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 62133
Federal Register PDF
Oct 13, 2012
Fire Prevention Week ends
Oct 7, 2012
Fire Prevention Week begins; flags flown at half-staff on Federal office buildings

Key directives

Proclaim October 7 through October 13, 2012 as Fire Prevention Week
Fly United States flag at half-staff on all Federal office buildings on Sunday, October 7, 2012
Call on all Americans to participate with appropriate programs and activities

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation issued October 5, 2012

Near term (90d)

Fire Prevention Week observance October 7-13, 2012
Flags at half-staff October 7, 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.