[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 639 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 639

 Supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, which begins 
   on October 3, 2010, and the work of firefighters in educating and 
            protecting the communities of the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 23, 2010

    Mr. Carper (for himself, Mr. McCain, Ms. Collins, and Mr. Dodd) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
             on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, which begins 
   on October 3, 2010, and the work of firefighters in educating and 
            protecting the communities of the United States.

Whereas Fire Prevention Week is a time for the public to learn lifesaving fire 
        safety information, practice emergency escape plans, and check and 
        replace smoke alarm batteries;
Whereas smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a reported fire in half;
Whereas, each year, nearly 3,000 people die in home fires in the United States;
Whereas, in 2009, 82 firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty;
Whereas more than 50 firefighters have already lost their lives in 2010;
Whereas 1 home structure fire is reported every 82 seconds and 1 civilian fire 
        death occurs every 2 hours and 38 minutes;
Whereas firefighters in the United States courageously respond to calls and risk 
        their lives to protect families and communities from fire, natural 
        disasters, and acts of terrorism;
Whereas firefighters provide emergency medical services, special rescue 
        response, hazardous material response, wildfire suppression, and fire 
        education;
Whereas Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety 
        observance on record, and, since 1922, firefighters have been honored 
        for their role in educating and protecting the public during Fire 
        Prevention Week;
Whereas the National Fire Protection Association has designated the week 
        beginning on October 3, 2010 as ``Fire Prevention Week''; and
Whereas the people of the United States can do their part to protect themselves, 
        their families, and firefighters by checking their smoke alarms 
        regularly: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate supports--
            (1) the goals and the ideals of Fire Prevention Week, which 
        begins on October 3, 2010, as designated by the National Fire 
        Protection Association; and
            (2) the work of firefighters in educating and protecting 
        the communities of the United States.
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