Fire Prevention Week, 2017

In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 8-14, 2017 as Fire Prevention Week, calls for flag half-staff observance on October 8 for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, and encourages Americans to participate in fire prevention activities and maintain fire safety practices.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 47943

Record & deadlines

Oct 6, 2017Signed
Signed by the President
Oct 13, 2017FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 82 FR 47943
Federal Register PDF
Oct 14, 2017
End of Fire Prevention Week
Oct 8, 2017
Flag half-staff at Federal office buildings; start of Fire Prevention Week

Key directives

Proclaim October 8 through October 14, 2017 as Fire Prevention Week
Fly United States flag at half-staff at all Federal office buildings on Sunday, October 8, 2017 per Public Law 107-51
Call on Americans to participate with appropriate programs and activities

What to expect

Immediate

Flag half-staff at all Federal office buildings on October 8, 2017

Near term (90d)

Fire Prevention Week observance October 8-14, 2017

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.