Published October 05, 2012, 06:02 AM

Fire prevention week declared

Gov. Jack Dalrymple has proclaimed Oct. 7-13 Fire Prevention Week in the state to promote the importance of fire prevention and protection. In accordance with the North Dakota Century Code, the Governor is directing all state government agencies and offices to fly the flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 7 in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

Gov. Jack Dalrymple has proclaimed Oct. 7-13 Fire Prevention Week in the state to promote the importance of fire prevention and protection. In accordance with the North Dakota Century Code, the Governor is directing all state government agencies and offices to fly the flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 7 in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

The observance is held as part of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to honor America’s fire and emergency services personnel and to remember those who have died in the line of duty.

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