Walton County

Fire Rescue

Committed to providing exceptional fire and emergency services to our citizens and visitors with dedication, compassion, and respect while promoting a positive professional image and continually striving for improvement.

breast cancer awareness

What is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs — conducted by groups ranging from breast cancer advocacy organizations to local community organizations to major retailers — aimed at:

supporting people diagnosed with breast cancer, including those with metastatic breast cancer
educating people about breast cancer risk factors
encouraging women to go for regular breast cancer screening starting at age 40 or earlier, depending on personal breast cancer risk
fundraising for breast cancer research

In the month of October, there are also specific dates designed to raise awareness of specific groups within the breast cancer community.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day (October 13)

October 13 is nationally recognized in the U.S. as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. About 168,000 women in the U.S. are estimated to have metastatic breast cancer (cancer that spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body). Researchers estimate that about 30% of early-stage breast cancers eventually metastasize. The day, which began in 2009, is meant to educate the public about the need for more money to go to the study of metastatic breast cancer and the development of new metastatic cancer treatments.

Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week (October 17–23)

Although breast cancer is much more common in women, breast cancer affects men, too. In 2021, President Joe Biden designated October 17 to October 23 Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week. According to the American Cancer Society, 2,790 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, and about 530 are expected to die from the disease. But lack of awareness and stigma can be barriers to detection and care in men, trans men, and non-binary people

This information is provided by Breastcancer.org.
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“Early detection is key - Check soon and check often”

National Fire Prevention Month

October is Fire Prevention Month! The goal of Fire Prevention Month (and week October 6th – 12th) is to raise fire safety awareness and help protect homes and families. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.

Today, we celebrate Fire Prevention Week and Month by spreading fire safety awareness and educating families, students and communities across the United States with help from our partners and local fire departments.

Fire Protection Week (October 6th - 12th)

This year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is hosting a webinar to explain the WHY behind the campaign’s key calls to action: INSTALL, TEST, and REPLACE. Subject matter experts will share new smoke alarm technology updates, best practices, and how to plan and implement a successful FPW campaign using NFPA resources.

Click here to watch the webinar and to see other tools and opportunities to learn about fire safety.

Enjoy the moments and memories you create with your loved ones with peace of mind knowing you’re protected.

“When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage, give me the strength to save a life, whatever be its age”

Community

“Firemen never know what they will encounter on each call but proceed with the same level of commitment and service”

Who We Are

Walton County Fire Rescue is part of a family of first responders dedicated to the citizens of Walton County Georgia.