October 3-9, 2021 has been designated as “Fire Prevention Week” in Lampasas, Texas.
WHEREAS, the City of Lampasas and the Lampasas Fire Department are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all Lampasas citizens; and
WHEREAS, home fires are a serious public safety concern with more than 380,000 residential fires reported annually killing more than 2,500 people in the United States; and
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lampasas is dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention, and interactive presentations to elementary school students throughout the Lampasas Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, the Lampasas Fire Department urges all citizens to be aware of the dangers of home fires and encourages all citizens to take protective and preventative measures in their homes including the use of working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and the planning and practice of a home escape plan.
Lampasas Fire Chief Jeff Smith