2024-2257RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2257
A resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of Janesville Firefighters and Paramedics
during Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024.
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living and visiting
in Janesville; and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern, fire deaths in the United States have increased by more than
20 percent, and dollar loss has increased by more than 90 percent in the past decade; and
WHEREAS, smoke alarms were present in three-quarters (74 percent) of the reported home fires in 2014–2018.
Almost three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms
(41 percent) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16 percent); and
WHEREAS, Janesville’s two most recent fire fatalities, working smoke alarms were not present; and
WHEREAS, City of Janesville Firefighters and Paramedics are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of fires and
fire injuries through prevention and public education; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” strives to educate
everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms where they live and sleep; and
WHEREAS, this October represents the 102nd anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, the nation’s longest-running
public health observance on record.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Janesville that October 6
–12, 2024, is to be observed as Fire Prevention Week; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Janesville that all Janesville
community members are called upon to learn the sounds of fire safety and to support the public safety efforts of
Janesville Firefighters and Paramedics who work to protect their fellow citizens and community.
ADOPTED: October 14, 2024
APPROVED:
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager
ATTEST:
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Janesville Fire Department
Prepared by: Janesville Fire Department
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2024-2257
Final Audit Report 2024-10-16
Created:2024-10-16
By:Carri Salus (salusc@ci.janesville.wi.us)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAWxiO7mRugkXbAREKTmVymLtxU5TDfWD3
"2024-2257" History
Document created by Carri Salus (salusc@ci.janesville.wi.us)
2024-10-16 - 8:13:15 PM GMT
Document emailed to Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) for signature
2024-10-16 - 8:13:17 PM GMT
Email viewed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov)
2024-10-16 - 9:23:37 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov)
Signature Date: 2024-10-16 - 9:23:44 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Document emailed to Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) for signature
2024-10-16 - 9:23:45 PM GMT
Email viewed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov)
2024-10-16 - 10:17:51 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov)
Signature Date: 2024-10-16 - 10:17:58 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
2024-10-16 - 10:17:58 PM GMT