Fire Prevention Week 2007

A message from Councillor Glenn J. Nashen, responsible for Public safety, and Fire Prevention Canada.
 

The theme for Fire Prevention Week (October 7 to 13, 2007) is “It's Fire Prevention Week - Practice Your Escape Plan.”

This year's theme, underscores a simple lesson. Because fire can grow and spread so quickly, you may have as few as two minutes to escape safely. When every second can mean the difference between life and death, advance planning is absolutely essential.

Remember, a complete fire protection program should include as a minimum, smoke alarms, sprinklers, and a regularly practiced fire escape plan.

A fire is no fun... but practicing fire safety can be. Plan two escape routes from every room and practice home fire drills.

For more info please visit:

Health Canada: 
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/house-domes/fire-feu/index_e.html

Fire Prevention Canada:
www.fiprecan.ca

Fire escape planning:  www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/lp/lo/fp/publications/escapeplan.shtml