Every year, the Key West Fire Department proclaims all of October as Fire Prevention Month. And each year generous businesses in the community donate smoke alarms to ensure the safety of our community.
There were 3,790 fire deaths in the U.S. in 2022, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Smoke alarms are one of the most important ways to avoid fire deaths.
The Key West Fire Department takes fire prevention seriously all year long. During Fire Prevention Month, members of the department reach out to the community and to school children, teaching the best practices for fire safety…