Observance of Fire Prevention Day
Nation-wide plans for the observation of Fire Prevention Day on October 9th are being made. Taking a prominent part in these plans are the National Fire Protection Association, Boston. Mass., and the National Safety Council, Chicago, Ill., which have united in promoting the observance and the Safety First Federation of America, New York. In a circular letter issued by Secretary Franklin H. Wentworth, of the National Fire Protection Association, he says: “Special communications have been addressed to the leading commercial or civic organizations in all cities of 10,000 population or over. President Wilson and the governors of the various states have teen asked to issue proclamations. The International and the Dominion Associations of Fire Chiefs, the Fire Marshals’ Association of North America and the National and Dominion Associations of Credit Men have promised co-operation. We are asking our members to assist in this effort every way possible by getting in touch with any local plans already made or by initiating the observance where no steps are yet being taken.” At the convention of the International Association of Fire Engineers, at Providence, R. I., a resolution endorsing the observance of Fire and Accident Prevention Day was adopted. The executive secretary of the Safety First Federation, Frederick H. Elliott, has addressed letters to Governors urging them to impress upon the people the need of preventing the loss of life and property by fire, and in his letters proposed the following program: That on October 9, at! public buildings, factories and homes be thoroughly cleaned of rubbish accumulation. That all heating, lighting and fire extingutsning apparatus be examined and, if found defective, promptly repaired. That fire drills be held in all schools, factories and other places where fire drills arc necessary. That lectures be given in public schools and that sermons be preached in the churches on the subject of fire prevention, and that meetings be held to arouse public interest in the movement. The association has also issued a program for civic celebrations of hire Prevention Day as follows: Morning—Inspections of public buildings by Fire Chief and his assistants. Fire drills in all factories, more important ones to be reviewed by fire chiefs and other city officials. Exercises in all schools, including singing, talks by the principals and fire officials. Fire Prevention essays by pupils and prizes for the best. Afternoon—Parade with apparatus and floats by Fire Department and veterans; to be reviewed by the Mayor, other city officials and distinguished visitors. Drilling before the grand stand, including competition in ladder climbing and scaling, rescues, speeches by fire chiefs. Mayor awarding medals for bravery to firemen. Evening—Fire Prevention hints in moving picture houses. Exhibition of fireworks. Decoration of streets. Speeches by Fire Chief and Mayor. Outdoor singing by school children. Program for School Children—1—Piano solo— “American Patrol.” 2—Song—“America.” 3— Reading—Proclamation of President or Governor —by a pupil. 4—Recitation—"Vampires Three," by three boys. 5—Song—“King of Fireland." 6— Talk on "Great Frees of America,” by the Principal. 7—Recitation—“Engine No. 8,” by a pupil. 8—Song (selected). 9—Recitation—"Flash, the Firehorse.” 10—Talk by Fire Chief or member of F'ire Department on “Common Fire Dangers of the Home.” 11—Recitation—"The Fire Brigade.” 12—Song—"Star-Spangled Banner,” will be furnished, if desired, on application to Chief William Guerin, Chairman, F'ire Prevention Committee, Safety First Federation of America, No. 238 Broadway, New York. This program was suggested by Fire Prevention School Reader, issued by William S. Bennett, F'ire Marshal, State of Illinois.
Nation-wide plans for the observation of Fire Prevention Day on October 9th are being made. Taking a prominent part in these plans are the National Fire Protection Association, Boston. Mass., and the National Safety Council, Chicago, Ill., which have united in promoting the observance and the Safety First Federation of America, New York. In a circular letter issued by Secretary Franklin H. Wentworth, of the National Fire Protection Association, he says: “Special communications have been addressed to the leading commercial or civic organizations in all cities of 10,000 population or over. President Wilson and the governors of the various states have teen asked to issue proclamations. The International and the Dominion Associations of Fire Chiefs, the Fire Marshals’ Association of North America and the National and Dominion Associations of Credit Men have promised co-operation. We are asking our members to assist in this effort every way possible by getting in touch with any local plans already made or by initiating the observance where no steps are yet being taken.” At the convention of the International Association of Fire Engineers, at Providence, R. I., a resolution endorsing the observance of Fire and Accident Prevention Day was adopted. The executive secretary of the Safety First Federation, Frederick H. Elliott, has addressed letters to Governors urging them to impress upon the people the need of preventing the loss of life and property by fire, and in his letters proposed the following program: That on October 9, at! public buildings, factories and homes be thoroughly cleaned of rubbish accumulation. That all heating, lighting and fire extingutsning apparatus be examined and, if found defective, promptly repaired. That fire drills be held in all schools, factories and other places where fire drills arc necessary. That lectures be given in public schools and that sermons be preached in the churches on the subject of fire prevention, and that meetings be held to arouse public interest in the movement. The association has also issued a program for civic celebrations of hire Prevention Day as follows: Morning—Inspections of public buildings by Fire Chief and his assistants. Fire drills in all factories, more important ones to be reviewed by fire chiefs and other city officials. Exercises in all schools, including singing, talks by the principals and fire officials. Fire Prevention essays by pupils and prizes for the best. Afternoon—Parade with apparatus and floats by Fire Department and veterans; to be reviewed by the Mayor, other city officials and distinguished visitors. Drilling before the grand stand, including competition in ladder climbing and scaling, rescues, speeches by fire chiefs. Mayor awarding medals for bravery to firemen. Evening—Fire Prevention hints in moving picture houses. Exhibition of fireworks. Decoration of streets. Speeches by Fire Chief and Mayor. Outdoor singing by school children. Program for School Children—1—Piano solo— “American Patrol.” 2—Song—“America.” 3— Reading—Proclamation of President or Governor —by a pupil. 4—Recitation—"Vampires Three," by three boys. 5—Song—“King of Fireland." 6— Talk on "Great Frees of America,” by the Principal. 7—Recitation—“Engine No. 8,” by a pupil. 8—Song (selected). 9—Recitation—"Flash, the Firehorse.” 10—Talk by Fire Chief or member of F'ire Department on “Common Fire Dangers of the Home.” 11—Recitation—"The Fire Brigade.” 12—Song—"Star-Spangled Banner,” will be furnished, if desired, on application to Chief William Guerin, Chairman, F'ire Prevention Committee, Safety First Federation of America, No. 238 Broadway, New York. This program was suggested by Fire Prevention School Reader, issued by William S. Bennett, F'ire Marshal, State of Illinois.
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