[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 194 (Thursday, October 9, 2025)]
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Vol. 90
Thursday,
No. 194
October 9, 2025
Part II
The President
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Proclamation 10978--Fire Prevention Week, 2025
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The President
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Proclamation 10978 of October 7, 2025
Fire Prevention Week, 2025
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Fire Prevention Week, we call on every household
and community to prioritize fire prevention by taking
steps that reduce risks and strengthen safety.
Americans honor the steadfast courage and dedication of
firefighters and first responders across our Nation who
protect our lives, property, and natural resources from
the devastation of fire. Together, we also renew our
commitment to promoting commonsense awareness and
preparedness measures to prevent fires--and to keeping
the American people safe and secure in the face of
disaster.
In recent years, our Nation has seen the staggering
costs of poor fire prevention and disaster
preparedness. When wildfires erupted in California
earlier this year, sparked by arson and exacerbated by
the Green New Scam agenda and disastrous forest
management, State and local leaders were left totally
unprepared to safeguard our fellow citizens. Hydrants
ran dry. Reservoirs were left empty. Due to this
incompetent leadership, at least 30 people died, while
survivors saw their homes and belongings descend in
flames, costing hundreds of billions of dollars in
damages.
To reverse this and similar derelictions, this past
June I proudly signed an Executive Order returning
common sense to wildfire prevention and response. Among
other key actions, the order directs the Secretary of
the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to
consolidate their wildland fire programs, encourages
local wildfire preparedness and response, and orders
the use of new technology--including artificial
intelligence and data sharing--to enhance State and
local wildfire identification and response. I also
established a Task Force to assess the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's ability to address
disasters. I also signed an Executive Order to expedite
response and recovery efforts for the people of
California, including the largest wildfire hazardous
waste cleanup in the history of the Environmental
Protection Agency.
This week, we offer our sincere thanks to all the
dedicated firefighters and first responders who do not
flinch in times of crisis. Without regard for their own
safety, they plunge into roaring flames to bring hope
to the desperate and comfort to the afflicted. That is
why, earlier this year, I was proud to sign a bill into
law for permanent pay increases for Federal wildland
firefighters. Their courage and service, along with our
local first responders, help protect our Nation's
bountiful resources and keep our communities strong in
times of hardship. We also express our deep
appreciation for critical infrastructure personnel and
disaster volunteers for their selfless service to their
fellow citizens when fires do break out.
As my Administration works to prevent wildfires, we
encourage every family to take measures to avert the
risks and damages caused by household fire--including
by having a fire escape plan, testing smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms on a monthly basis, and identifying
potential hazards like unattended cooking, faulty
wiring, or overheated appliances.
This week, we pledge to provide all resources necessary
to keep our communities safe when fire blazes--and we
express our unending thanks to every
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heroic first responder who embodies the strength and
determination of the American spirit.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim October 5 through
October 11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week. I call on
all Americans to participate in this observance with
appropriate programs and activities and by renewing
their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic
consequences.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.
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