Fire Prevention Month

October is Fire Prevention Month! October is traditionally the time of year when people start firing up heaters and fireplaces (soon, we hope!), so this is also the time people need to be mindful of what it takes to keep fires from happening.




Louisiana State Fire Marshall Information Page

National Fire Protection Association Fire Safety Page--Great information for teachers and kids!

Firesafety.gov--The Centers for Disease Control's guide to preventing fire-related injuries and deaths.

JUST FOR KIDS--The U.S. Fire Administration--Kid-friendly information from the Department of Homeland Security.

And Remember! You can get a free smoke detector from any office of the Houma Fire Department in Terrebonne Parish! Just call Fire Chief Todd Dufrene's office at (985) 873-6391 for more information.