Fire Prevention Proclamation signed in accordance with more than century-old tradition

Photo By Jenn DeHaan | Surrounded by members of the Fort Knox Fire Department, Fort Knox Garrison Commander Col. Lance O’Bryan signs the annual Fire Preventions Proclamation Sept. 27, 2021 at Fire Station No. 1.  

FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

09.27.2021

Story by Jenn DeHaan 

Fort Knox

Jenn DeHaan | Fort Knox News

FORT KNOX, Ky. – Garrison Commander Col. Lance O’Bryan signed the annual Fire Prevention Proclamation at Fire Station No. 1 Sept. 27, honoring a more than 100 year-old tradition.

The first proclamation was issued in 1920 by President Woodrow Wilson to signify the yearly Fire Prevention Week each fall. This year’s theme is ‘Learn the sounds of fire safety,’ which is devoted to educating the community about actions which can help keep themselves and those around them safe.

• Date Taken: 09.27.2021
• Date Posted: 09.27.2021 14:45
• Story ID: 406106
• Location: FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, US