“Smoke alarms serve as the first line of defense in a home fire, but they need to be working in order to protect people,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA. “This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign helps better educate the public about simple but critical steps they can take to make sure their homes have smoke alarms in all the needed locations and that they’re working properly.”
Here are some key smoke alarm safety tips:
- Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home.
- Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
- Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.
Fire Prevention Week Activities
- Sunday, October 6:
8:00am – 11:30am: CIBC Run for the Cure @ Festival Plaza - Monday, October 7:
11:00am: Fire Prevention Week Kickoff – Fire Headquarters @ 815 Goyeau St - Tuesday, October 8:
Crews will be bagging groceries and handing out free grocery tote bags:
10:00am – 2:00pm: Fresh Co. @ 300 Tecumseh Rd E
10:00am – 2:00pm: Food Basics @ 2750 Tecumseh Rd W
10:00am – 12:00pm: Remark Fresh Markets @ 2727 Howard Ave
- Wednesday, October 9:
10:00am – 11:00am: Chartwell Royal Marquis Retirement Residence @ 590 Grand Marais Rd E
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Open house at all Fire Stations Station Locations:
Station #1 – 815 Goyeau St + Meet the Chief
Station #2 – 3121 Milloy St
Station #3 – 2750 Ouellette Ave
Station #4 – 2600 College Ave
Station #5 – 2650 Northwood St
Station #6 – 1587 Provincial Rd
Station #7 – 1380 Matthew Brady Blvd - Thursday, October 10:
At the malls there will be fire safety booths inside, fire safety materials and giveaways.
10:00am – 8:00pm: Tecumseh Mall
10:00am – 8:00pm: Devonshire Mall - Friday, October 11:
Sparky will join us from 4:30pm – 8:00pm
10:00am – 8:00pm: Tecumseh Mall
10:00am – 8:00pm: Devonshire Mall - Saturday, October 12:
There will be truck tours and meet Sparky all day Saturday.
10:00am – 6:00pm: Tecumseh Mall
10:00am – 6:00pm: Devonshire Mall
