Fire Prevention Week - “Look. Listen. Learn.”

This Fire Prevention Week, October 7 – 13, 2018, Caledon Fire & Emergency Services remind residents that fires can happen anywhere in the home and often, occupants may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice and can save the lives of your family members.

“Situational awareness is a skill people should use wherever they go,” said Fire Chief Bailey. “No matter where you are, look for available exits. If the alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately.”

This year’s theme, “Look. Listen. Learn.” highlights three steps people can take to be proactive about fire safety and safely escaping in the event of a fire:

Look for places a fire could start
Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm
Learn two ways out of every room

Residents are encouraged to follow the Town of Caledon on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about fire safety throughout during prevention week, along with the chance to enter into contests and win prizes.

Open Houses
There are a number of open houses scheduled for the month of October to recognize Fire Prevention Week. Residents are invited to attend and enjoy a pancake breakfast while learning more about general fire safety, making a home escape plan, and visiting the Fire & Life Safety trailer. Below is a list of scheduled open houses.

Sunday, October 7, 2018 | 8 a.m. – Noon, 28 Ann Street, Bolton
Sunday, October 14, 2018 | 8:30 a.m. – Noon, 17177 Regional Road 50, Palgrave
Sunday, October 14, 2018 | 9 a.m. – Noon, 2 Snelcrest Drive, Snelgrove

Coffee with a Firefighter
Join your neighbours and Caledon Fire & Emergency Services for coffee and conversation at a participating McDonalds. Residents will have the chance to ask questions, learn something new, voice concerns and get to know their local Firefighters.

Friday, October 12, 2018 | 10 a.m. – Noon, 12612 Hwy 50, Bolton
Friday, October 12, 2018 | 10 a.m. – Noon, 18423 Hurontario Street, Caledon Village

First Responder Stamp
In recognition of the First Responders stamps that Canada Post recently unveiled, Bolton Post Office will recognize Caledon Fire & Emergency Services for their efforts in keeping residents and the community safe, by presenting a plaque.

Plaque Presentation
October 11, 2018 | 2:30 p.m.
Town Hall (Outside Main Entrance)

For more information about Fire Prevention Week or general fire safety visit: caledon.ca/prevention, firepreventionweek.org, or mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca.

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Fire Prevention Week - “Look. Listen. Learn.” (PDF)