Fire Safety Events

• Smoke Alarm Family Safety Challenge!

  Gather the whole family, download the Smoke Alarm Family Safety Checklist and search your home to complete the challenge! Checklists are available for pick up at Fire Hall 1 (32270 George Ferguson Way). 

  Pick up your Smoke Alarm Family Safety Checklist at any open house on Wednesday, October 9!

  Smoke Alarm Family Safety Checklist

• Importance of Fire Prevention

  In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk of fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time every October during Fire Prevention Week to make sure you understand how to stay safe in case of a fire.

  On this site, you’ll find loads of educational resources to make sure that every person knows what to do in case of a fire. We have everything from apps to videos to printables and much more, to make sure you have the resources you need to keep your family, your community, and your city safe.

• Student Fire Safety Learning Opportunities - Grades 1-5

  • Fire Drill Checklist for Schools - Activity
  • NFPA- Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety - Video
  • Teacher’s Choice (game or activity from site) - Activity
  • NFPA - I Spy Cooking Safety - Video
  • Teacher’s Choice (game or activity from site) - Activity
  • NFPA - I Spy Fire Safety - Video
  • Teacher’s Choice (game or activity from site) - Activity
  • NFPA - Every Second Counts in a Home Fire—Practice Your Escape Plan  - Video
  • Teacher’s Choice (game or activity from site) - Activity (pdf)
  • Fire Smart - Ember's Story - Video
  • Fire Smart - Ember's Matching Game - Activity
• The History of Fire Prevention Week

  Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the devastating Chicago fire that took place on October 8, 1871. It killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres.

  The fire changed the way that firefighters and public officials in Canada and the U.S. think about fire safety. The Fire Marshals Association of North America (today known as the International Fire Marshals Association), decided that the anniversary of the Chicago fire should be observed in a way to educate the public about the importance of fire prevention. Fire Prevention Week was proclaimed in Canada in 1919 to commemorate the Chicago blaze, as well as the major fire that destroyed the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa on February 3, 1916.

• The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) continues today to make National Fire Prevention Week a priority and they count on the participation and efforts of tens of thousands of fire and safety professionals, emergency volunteers, and other individuals who are working to reduce the risk of fire and the toll it takes on our society.

  With tremendous help from fire safety advocates throughout North America, Fire Prevention Week continues to be a success each year.

Home Fire Sprinkler Week

• Fire is Fast

  Today a home fire becomes deadly in as little as two minutes.

  Home fire sprinklers protect your family, your pets, and your home.

• Fire Sprinklers Are Part of Fire-Safe Communities

  Unprotected modern lightweight home construction can fail in a fire, putting residents & firefighters at risk. Home fire sprinklers protect residents, responding firefighters, and entire communities.

  80% of fire deaths happen at home. Fire sprinklers make our communities safer.

• It’s Easy to Live with Home Fire Sprinklers

  It is easy to live with home fire sprinklers. Any house, any community, any water supply – home fire sprinklers make our communities safer.

• Fire Sprinklers are Smart and Green

  Fire sprinklers make a smart home genius. Ask for home fire sprinklers. 

  Your smart home can be a lot smarter. Ask for home fire sprinklers.

• Protect What You Value Most

  There is no better home protection than fire sprinklers. 

National Burn Awareness Week

• NBAW Theme "Electrical Safety from Amps to Zap (A to Z)"!

  NBAW Theme is "Electrical Safety from Amps to Zap (A to Z)"!

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  Additional Prevention Resources