Fire Prevention and Safety

2021 Fire prevention week Oct. 3 - 9

Take the time needed to learn the steps (or freshen up your knowledge) on how to reduce the likelihood of having a fire and how to escape safely in the event of one. 2021 Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9 and this year's theme is "Learn the sounds of fire safety."

There are several learning resources available to use yourself, or as a parent or teacher:

• Our 2021 Fire Prevention Teacher’s Toolkit for grades K-3 was created by our local Fire Prevention branch. The Toolkit features RMWB’s very own Senior Fire Inspector/Investigator, Tanya! There is also a 2021 Fire Prevention Toolkit PowerPoint presentation available.   
• Find all of Sparky's fun activities and colouring pages at Sparky.org
• The National Fire Protection Association website provides various materials and resources for all ages. 
• Sparky’s Schoolhouse is where fire safety connects with learning and where parents and teachers can find all of the lessons, classroom or home resources, educational videos, and games they need for Fire Prevention Week and for yearlong fire safety education. These educational materials are intended for children 3-10 years old. 
• Below are some fun and important educational videos from Sparky.org but make sure to visit their website for more! 
• Learn the sounds of fire safety 
• I spy cooking safety
• I spy fire safety
• Making a home fire escape plan

Presentations and Tours

Regional Emergency Services offers the opportunity to schedule fire safety presentations, training and tours to a variety of groups. For more information contact Pulse.

After a Fire

The Fire Prevention branch helps those impacted by fire. As part of our commitment to the residents in our region, the following information is intended as a guide for victims of fire and may not necessarily relate to your specific needs.

Recovering from a fire can be a challenging process for those impacted. Often, the hardest part is knowing the initial steps to take, and who to contact throughout the early recovery period. The “After the Fire” guide was designed to assist you in dealing with some of the common issues associated with confusion and lack of information, immediately after a fire.

Links

Fire prevention

• National Fire Protection Association
• Alberta Emergencies and Public Safety
  
  

Children and fire safety

• Sparky the Fire Dog