FPW was October 8-14, 2006.  The National Fire Protection Association selected this year's campaign theme, "Prevent Cooking Fires:  Watch What You Heat."  This year's theme emphasizes that more fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home and stresses the importance of teaching families, especially children, how to prevent cooking fires from getting out of their control.

FPW's roots began with the Great Chicago Fire on October 8-10, 1871, and on its 40^th anniversary, the Fire Marshals Association of North America decided that its anniversary should be observed nationally in a way that would keep the public informed about the importance of fire prevention.  Since 1922, FPW has been observed during the week of October 9.

During FPW, all Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) fire stations will be open to the public for station tours during business hours.  Displays are located in front of each station and Department personnel will participate in a number of activities to promote the 2006 FPW campaign theme.