SFMO Congratulates Greenfield for Fire Prevention Week Festival

NASHVILLE – In honor of National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13),  the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) congratulates Greenfield Fire Chief Bob Dudley for the 30^th anniversary of Greenfield’s Fire Prevention Festival.

Fire departments across the state raise awareness of fire safety during National Fire Prevention Week in various ways. Some hold school events; others throw community gatherings or parades. The Greenfield Fire Department holds an annual Fire Prevention Festival, which includes a beauty pageant, several fundraising meals, a food drive, cooking competitions, an arts and crafts show, and other events for adults and children. The festival culminates on Saturday, Oct. 13 with Greenfield’s Fire Prevention Day which is highlighted by a 5K run and a parade. The day will conclude with a fireworks display. Though Greenfield has a population of roughly 2,000 residents, over 3,000 people flock to the town for the festival.  

Assistant Commissioner of Fire Prevention Gary Farley and other SFMO members recently recognized Chief Dudley for his efforts during the Greenfield City Board meeting.

 “It was a privilege to recognize Chief Dudley for his efforts to save lives and protect property,” said Assistant Commissioner of Fire Prevention Gary Farley. “Chief Dudley has grown this event over the last 30 years to be one of the largest and longest running in the state. He combines fire prevention education with fun, dynamic activities for the whole family. You’re having so much fun that you don’t realize you’re learning information that could save your life.”

Fire Prevention Week is observed each year across the nation during the week of Oct. 9 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire. This horrific fire, which occurred in 1871, killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed over 17,000 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Look. Listen. Learn. Fire can happen anywhere.”

To learn more about fire prevention, visit tn.gov/fire.

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