The Fire Prevention branch provides knowledge and education to help residents and businesses live and work safe from fire. Public education plays a vital role in preventing fires and the Fire Prevention team provides support in the following areas.
Home Fire Safety Program
The Fire Prevention branch shares tips and information to keep you and your family safe from fires. One initiative to support fire safety is the home fire safety program, which offers free smoke alarm installation for residents.
Other initiatives and resources
March Fire Safety |
March marks the beginning of wildfire season in Alberta, stay informed by downloading the Alertable app and the Alberta wildfire map. For the most up to date information on restrictions, bans, and wildfire status visit Alberta WildFire During the month of March, 25% of house fires are caused by smoking materials being improperly extinguished. hile smoking around the outside of the home, many people will use flower arrangemets and potted plants to extinguish their cigarette butts, this is the leading cause of fires during March. All smoking materials need to be disposed of in a non-combustible container that is filled with either sand or water.
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Burn Awareness Week |
Did you know, most fire-related injuries are burns? February 6 to 12 is Burn Awareness Week and RES wants to remind the community to cook with care and prevent kitchen fires and personal injury. This year’s theme is “Burning Issues in the Kitchen!” The most important rule is to never leave cooking unattended. Most kitchen fires are caused by overheated cooking oil and grease.
Follow these steps when dealing with a grease fire:
Prevent burns and injuries:
RES reminds residents that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. REPLACE all alarms that are ten years old or older and TEST alarms monthly. |
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:
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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 |
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