Today, to help kickoff National Fire Prevention Week from October 3, 2010 to October 9, 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges everyone to take a few simple steps to protect yourself and your family from fires and other emergencies. Observed each October, National Fire Prevention Week, commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 by promoting fire safety. This year's theme is "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With."
