Fire prevention week is one of the longest running health initiatives in the United States, sparked by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
The Pasco Fire Department is reaching out to elementary schools in the district to teach students about fire safety.
This year's fire prevention theme is Don't Wait, Check The Date. Ben Shearer with the Pasco Fire Department says that more than 50% of homes they respond to don't have working fire alarms.
As part of the campaign, the Pasco Fire Department will also be going to every single third grade class in the district to teach them what to do and what not to do to prevent fires.
They are even sending the students home with homework to sit down and complete with their families.
Shearer says it's great way to not only educate young children about fire safety, but also their parents.
"We work with kids about getting out of their home safely and just being fire safe in general," said Shearer. "So we encourage them to make a plan, know the sound of their smoke alarm, and have a meeting place with their families."