During a recent city council meeting in Sierra Vista, Mayor Cleo Macomb presented a proclamation declaring October 6th through 12th, 2024, as Fire Prevention Week. This initiative aims to raise awareness about fire safety, particularly the importance of working smoke detectors in homes.

Fire Chief Marshall Foster addressed the council, emphasizing that fatal residential fires occur in homes without functioning smoke detectors. He highlighted that no fire department responds to such incidents, as they are preventable with proper safety measures in place. Chief Foster urged residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms installed in key areas of their homes, such as bedrooms and hallways, and to check the batteries annually. He also reminded attendees to replace smoke detectors that are over ten years old, citing an outdated unit from 1993 as an example.

The theme for this year's Fire Prevention Week, \"Smoke Alarms, Make Them Work for You,\" underscores the critical role smoke alarms play in saving lives by providing early warnings of fire. The mayor's proclamation reflects the city's commitment to public safety and the necessity of proactive measures to protect residents from fire hazards.