Bill > HR328

This resolution recognizes the week of October 5 through 11, 2025, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania, highlighting critical fire safety information and honoring first responders. The resolution draws attention to significant fire risks, noting that home fires killed over 2,800 people in the United States in 2021 and that fire departments responded to 338,000 home fires that year. It specifically focuses on the 2025 theme "Charge into Fire Safety," which emphasizes safe handling of chargers and batteries, referencing a 2024 recall of 132,000 Baseus magnetic power banks due to fire hazards. The resolution provides practical safety recommendations from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), such as using certified chargers, unplugging devices when fully charged, storing battery-powered devices in cool, dry places, and properly recycling lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, it underscores that working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in home fires almost in half and that having a planned home fire escape strategy increases survival chances. The resolution urges residents, landlords, and businesses to protect their property by following fire prevention guidelines and commends firefighters and first responders for their dedication to fire prevention and emergency response.

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