Fire Prevention Week, 2008

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8302 of October 3, 2008

Fire Prevention Week, 2008

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Fire Prevention Week is an opportunity to call
attention to the importance of fire safety, especially
in the home, and to honor our Nation's firefighters for
their heroism.

Americans can help reduce home fires by taking simple
steps such as regularly inspecting furnaces and
fireplaces, keeping space heaters at least 3 feet from
flammable materials, and checking the condition of
electrical cords. Making sure that smoke alarms and
fire extinguishers work can also help minimize the
impact of home and building fires. I encourage all
Americans to remember this year's theme--``It's Fire
Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!''--and to check
their homes for fire hazards to help prevent disasters.

Across our Nation, firefighters put themselves at risk
to protect our communities, and their selfless
dedication has saved countless lives. America's Bravest
hold a cherished place in our hearts, and we honor
those who have paid the ultimate price to protect
citizens in harm's way. The sacrifice of these men and
women is an inspiration to all and epitomizes the true
meaning of heroism.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim October 5 through October
11, 2008, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October
5, 2008, in accordance with Public Law 107-51, the flag
of the United States will be flown at half staff on all
Federal office buildings in honor of the National
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I call on all
Americans to participate in this observance through
appropriate programs and activities and by renewing
their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic
consequences.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
third day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.