Fire Prevention Week Ad – October 5, 1953

Seeing as how this is Fire Prevention Week 2023, I would be remiss if I didn't post this vintage ad. The almost full-page ad ran in the Lorain Journal back on October 5, 1953.

I like the simple ad layout and dramatic angle of the illustration. It's very effective.

But where's Sparky the Fire Dog? You'd think he would have at least made a canine cameo in the ad, since he was already on the job, having been introduced in 1952.

Of course, the ad exists because of its sponsors – and that means insurance companies. There are some well-known Lorain names in there but I'm not sure how many of them are still around. Somers Agency is one.

Anyway, 2023 Fire Prevention Week runs from Sunday, October 8 – Saturday, October 14th. Click here to visit the official National Fire Protection Association website. Our old pal Sparky the Fire Dog is there too.