The City of Orange Fire Department 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 WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”
This year’s campaign, October 3-9th, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
“What do the sounds mean? Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide
alarm? Knowing the difference can save you, your home, and your family,” said Lorraine Carli, vice-president
of outreach and advocacy at NFPA.
The City of Orange Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme.
“It’s important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When an alarm makes
noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action!” said John Bilbo, Fire Marshal. “Make sure
everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond. To learn the sounds
of your specific smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, check the manufacturer’s instructions that came in the
box, or search the brand and model online.”
The Orange Fire Department wants to share safety tips to help you “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”
• A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and
stay out.
• A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
• All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
• Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and
the unit must be replaced.
• Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with
sensory or physical disabilities.
The Orange Fire Department is hosting an Elementary School Poster Contest in support of this year’s Fire
Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”.
To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Orange, please contact the Orange
Fire Department at (409)883-1050. For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and fire
prevention in general, visit www.fpw.org
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