ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 10th
consecutive year, Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized
world leader in pizza delivery, and the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) are teaming up to deliver fire safety
messages to homes across the country.
During Fire Prevention Week (Oct.
8-14), participating Domino's stores throughout the U.S.
will reinforce this year's campaign theme, "Every Second Counts:
Plan Two Ways Out," with flyers on top of pizza boxes. The flyers
will include fire safety facts and tips, such as educating
customers about the importance of practicing home fire drills at
least twice a year.
Customers who order from participating Domino's stores
throughout the U.S. during Fire Prevention Week may also be
surprised when their delivery arrives aboard a fire engine. If the
smoke alarms in the home are working, the pizza is free. If the
smoke alarms are not working, the firefighters will replace the
batteries or install fully-functioning detectors.
"The Fire Prevention Week program is a great way to educate
customers about fire safety," said Jenny
Fouracre, Domino's spokeswoman. "Every year, Domino's stores
across the country look forward to teaming up with their local fire
departments and the NFPA to spread fire safety messages in a fun
and exciting way."
According to research from the NFPA, today's home fires burn
faster than ever. From the time the smoke alarm sounds, you may
have less than two minutes to escape a home fire safely.
"The synthetic fibers used in modern home furnishings, along
with the fact that newer homes tend to be built with more open
spaces and unprotected lightweight construction, all contribute to
an increased rate at which fire burns," said Lorraine Carli, vice president of outreach and
advocacy at NFPA. "These factors make having a home escape plan and
practicing it incredibly critical."
Fire Safety Tips from Domino's and NFPA
- Draw a map of your home with all members of your household,
marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from
each exit.
- Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at
night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and
practice using different ways out.
- Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can't
help them.
- Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy
for the fire department to find.
- Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread
of smoke, heat, and fire.
- Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a
burning building.
About the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)
Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted
to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to
fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers
information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and
standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy;
and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering
the NFPA mission. For more information, visit www.nfpa.org. All
NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free
at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.
About Fire Prevention Week
NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week since
1922. According to the National Archives and Records
Administration's Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week
is the longest running public health and safety observance on
record. The President of the United
States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national
observance during that week every year since 1925. Visit
www.firepreventionweek.org for more safety information.
About Domino's Pizza®
Founded in 1960,
Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery,
with a significant business in carryout pizza. It ranks among the
world's top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of
more than 14,200 stores in over 85 international markets. Domino's
had global retail sales of nearly $10.9
billion in 2016, with more than $5.3
billion in the U.S. and more than $5.5 billion internationally. In the second
quarter of 2017, Domino's had global retail sales of more than
$2.7 billion, with over $1.3 billion in the U.S. and nearly $1.4 billion internationally. Its system is
comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for over
97% of Domino's stores as of the second quarter of 2017. Emphasis
on technology innovation helped Domino's reach an estimated
$5.6 billion in global digital sales
in 2016, and has produced several innovative ordering platforms,
including Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon
Echo, Twitter and text message using a pizza emoji. In late 2015,
Domino's announced the design and launch of the DXP®, a
purpose-built pizza delivery vehicle, as well as Piece of the Pie
Rewards™, its first digital customer loyalty program.
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