Summer brings increased risks from fireworks, grilling, lightning, wildfires, outdoor cooking, and recreational activities, making public education more important than ever. Fire departments play a critical role in helping residents recognize hazards, take preventive actions, and make informed decisions that reduce injuries, prevent fires, and keep communities safe throughout the summer season.
June
- National Safety Month
- Men’s Health Month
- National PTSD Awareness Month
- Fireworks Safety Month
- CPR & AED Awareness Month
- National Camping Month
- Great Outdoors Month
- CPR & AED Awareness Week (June 1-7)
- National Trailer Safety Week (June 7-13)
- Firefighter Safety Stand Down (June 14-20)
- Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 21-27)
- Cancer Survivors Day (First Sunday in June)
- Call Your Doctor Day (Second Tuesday in June)
- Forklift Safety Day (June 9)
- Father’s Day (June 21)
- World Blood Donor Day (June 14)
- Heimlich Maneuver Day (June 1)
- National Hydration Day (June 23)
July
- Fireworks Safety Month
- National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
- UV Safety Awareness Month
- National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
- Parks and Recreation Month
- National Drowning Prevention Week (July 19-25)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- National Injury Prevention Day (July 25)