A few of us got a little too ambitious for fire prevention week. Fire prevention week starts tomorrow! | Mt. Lebanon Fire Department

October marks the annual observance of National Fire Prevention Month to help raise fire safety awareness and prevention methods such as home fire sprinklers. You can see in this video, home fire sprinklers help minimize the size of a fire and limit the damage they cause, and in some cases extinguishing a fire before firefighter arrival. They’re a great tool along with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in helping save lives and property. | Orlando Fire Department

October is fire prevention and safety month! Protect and prepare yourself and your family with these 5 helpful reminders: 1. Smoke alarms - install one on every floor of your home and test them monthly. Stop in and grab some new ones if yours are out-of-date. 2. Fire escape plan - have an escape plan and make sure everyone knows multiple exit routes. 3. Fire extinguishers - have one on each level of your home, especially in kitchens and garages. We've got plenty in stock. 4. Electrical safety -