[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

Proclamation 7824 of October 4, 2004


 
Fire Prevention Week, 2004


By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Fire Prevention Week is an opportunity for all Americans to learn more
about how to avoid fires, as well as how to best respond in case of such
an emergency. By making fire safety a priority, we can help limit the
devastating effects of fires and enhance the safety of our citizens.
A large majority of fire deaths in the United States occur in the home.
This year's theme, ``It's Fire Prevention Week: Test Your Smoke
Alarms,''; reflects the importance of installing and maintaining working
smoke alarms on every floor of the home. As vital early warning systems,
smoke alarms reduce the chances of a fire becoming fatal by
approximately 50 percent. Americans can also take steps to reduce the
chance of a fire ever starting. These include using electrical devices
safely, avoiding overloading circuits, and carefully operating stoves,

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fireplaces, and space heaters. We should also supervise our children and
educate them about the dangers of lighters and matches, exercise care in
the storing of firewood and other flammable materials, and obey local
burning laws. More information about these and other measures is
available from the National Fire Protection Association and the
Department of Homeland Security's United States Fire Administration.
Firefighters are among our greatest heroes, and they risk their lives
each day to protect our citizens and our homeland. All Americans owe
them a debt of gratitude for their courage and dedication. By working to
prevent disasters and by being prepared, we support firefighters as they
serve communities across our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 3 through October
9, 2004, as Fire Prevention Week. I call upon the people of the United
States to observe this week with appropriate activities and to undertake
efforts to prevent fires and their tragic consequences.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH

PROCLAMATION 7825--OCT. 4, 2004