Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS

10/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2024 15:24

KCKFD Highlights Fire Safety as Part of National Fire Prevention Week

KCKFD Highlights Fire Safety as Part of National Fire Prevention Week

Published on October 07, 2024

Educating on the Importance of Fire Safety and Prevention

The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD), is excited to partner with the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), to promote Fire Prevention Week during October 6-12, 2024. This year's theme for the week is "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You." The KCKFD will strive to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in homes and businesses.

"Nearly 4,000 people die at the hands of fire in the United States each year. Sadly, most fire victims are lost in their homes when an unwanted fire strikes," said KCKFD Fire Chief Dennis Rubin. "The number one contributing factor to this grim statistic is fires that occur at night (during bed hours) go undetected until it is too late to escape unless the family has a properly installed, operating and maintained smoke alarm. I urge everyone to take the time to test their home smoke alarms and repeat the same smoke alarm test at least once every month thereafter. With your help, the Kansas City Kansas Fire Department is committed to preventing Harm in our Community".

During the week, members of the KCKFD will provide resources to amplify the message of fire safety and prevention by understanding how to properly install, test, and replace smoke alarm systems.

Smoke Alarm Safety Tips and Guidelines

  • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home.
  • Make sure smoke alarms meet the direct needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
  • Make it a habit to test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
  • Remember to replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

Learn more key safety tips and facts for keeping your home or business safe from fire or carbon monoxide incidents: NFPA Fire Prevention Week (FPW)

St. Margaret's Park Households Wanted:Sound the Alarm Program

To complete the week, the KCKFD, along with the American Red Cross, the Bethel Neighborhood Center, and community volunteers will be going door to door to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the St. Margaret's Neighborhood, for the "Sound the Alarm" program on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Sign Up Today To Volunteer: In-home fire safety visits - Sound the Alarm: Kansas City, KS (office.com)

If you need help or need to have a smoke alarm installed, and you live inside of the Kansas City Kansas City limits, please call your Fire Department at 913.573.5971 for assistance. Please leave a message with your name, address, and contact phone number. Don't forget to mention the day and time that you called During Fire Prevention Week.

Smoke Alarm Resources


Fall Residential Open Burn Period

Residents may apply for a permit for this season's open burn period for Kansas City, Kansas, from October 16th through November 15th.

Open burning is the burning of any matter so that products of combustion from the burning are emitted directly into the ambient (outside) air. Generally, anytime you light a fire outdoors, you are open burning. Kansas City, KS, allows for limited residential open burning during specified periods throughout the year.

Open Burn Safety Suggestions

  • All burn piles shall be completely extinguished by 6pm each evening
  • Burn piles are limited to 100 square feet at the base (10-foot by 10-foot)
  • Do not use gasoline for starting the fire
  • Stay near the burn pile with a water source until completely extinguished
  • Do not burn trash, wiring, construction debris, furniture, treated lumber or any other rubbish.

General Open Burn Info.

  • You must apply at least 1 day in advance (you may apply up until midnight the day before)
  • Check the weather before applying; the system will allow you to apply for a permit up to 3-days in advance. (Sustained winds over 15-mph and/ or wind gusts over 25-mph will SUSPEND all open burning.)
  • A banner on the top of the Fire Department and Unified Government webpage will advise if open burning has been suspended for the day due to hazardous weather conditions.

Residential Open Burn Permit Portal: Apply Here

To learn more about the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department, please visit: Kansas City Kansas Fire Department (kckfd.org)

Media Inquiries

Scott Schaunaman
Assistant Chief of Training and Public Information Officer (PIO)
Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department
[email protected]
(c) 913-488-4031

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