MNIAAI_Logo_2006_No Print.JPG (85293 bytes)     Arson Awareness and Prevention    

 

Each year, the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and organizations like the MNIAAI dedicate a week to promoting recognition, awareness and understanding of the arson problem in the United States, one of our nation’s most dangerous and costly threats to people and property.

Arson Awareness Week Poster National Arson Awareness Week   
May 4-10, 2008
"Toylike Lighters – Playing with Fire"

The goal of this year's Arson Awareness Week is to focus public attention on the dangers of toylike or novelty lighters in the hands of children.

Arson Awareness and Prevention Tips From MNIAAI Arson Awareness Committee Chair Jerry Streich, Fire Marshal of Ramsey Minnesota

USFA Arson Awareness information and Media Packages
Oregon State Fire Marshal Leads Effort to Ban Novelty Lighters
National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) partners in Effort to Ban Novelty Lighters
NVC News on Novelty Lighters
Arkansas No Novelty Lighter Coalition
Maine Bans  Novelty Lighters:  http://gofsea.org/blog/archives/62
The Idea Bank's Call to Action Video and Novelty Lighter Incident Reporting Form

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More information will be posted on Minnesota specific projects when it becomes available.

Check out the themes and information from past years by following the links below.

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