White House pairs Fire Prevention Week appeal with wildfire service plan
A presidential message urges household fire precautions and says the administration is working to establish a federal wildland fire service.
The White House used its Fire Prevention Week message to honour firefighters, first responders and volunteers while urging households to take steps against preventable fires.
The message recommends planning a home escape route, testing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly, replacing worn wiring, avoiding overloaded outlets and charging electronic devices safely.
It also cites an executive order signed last year to streamline federal wildfire response, strengthen local preparedness and use modern technology to detect and fight fires. The message offers no details on the order’s effects.
The administration is working to establish a United States Wildland Fire Service to coordinate federal wildfire programmes and improve responses, the White House said. It gave no timeline for setting up the service.
The message presents the household advice and federal plans as part of a broader commitment to fire prevention and emergency response.
