Commissioner Alphonse Petracco invites residents to the

Nutley Fire Department’s Open House
Friday, October 14th
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

on the front ramp of the Nutley Fire Department
228 Chestnut Street, Nutley

“Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape”

Under the direction of Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and Deputy Chief Paul Cafone the Nutley Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. This year’s  campaign,  “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning according to the NFPA.

The Nutley Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme.

“It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given that every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different,” said Commissioner Alphonse Petracco.” “Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them.” 

The Nutley Fire Department wants to share these key home fire escape planning tips:

• Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those    with sensory or physical disabilities.
• Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.
• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
• Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
• Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.

The Nutley Fire Department is hosting an Fire Open House in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” The Open House will be held on Friday, October 14th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Fire Headquarters, 228 Chestnut Street, Nutley. Activities for children and refreshments will be available. This event is open to all Nutley residents.