Fire Prevention Week 2009 (October 4 to 10)

Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned.

October 4 to 10 is Fire Prevention Week and Ottawa Fire Services will be in the community to celebrate the week by reminding residents to “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned,” which is the theme of this year’s campaign.

The devastation of fire can impact individuals and families in so many ways – financially, physically and mentally. Fortunately over the past decade, the number of fatalities injuries and fatalities has continued to decline. However, we must remain vigilant in protecting our homes and practice proper preventions. This year’s campaign theme reinforces that message – Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned.

Look for us in the community at the following locations. Visit our booth for information and interactive displays.

Ottawa Home and Design Show - October 2 to 4, 2009

Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank Street

Canadian Tire Safety Days – October 3

(10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Canadian Tire Locations – 2501 Greenbank Road; 85 Robertson Road; 2010 Ogilvie Road; 3910 Innes Road; 1170 Heron Road; 330 Coventry Road; 8181 Campeau Drive; 1660 Carling Avenue; and 1820 Merivale Road

Grand opening of Home Hardware (Kanata) – October 4

90 Michael Cowpland Dr.

FestivAsia – October 4

(11 a.m to 2 p.m.)

687 Somerset St. West

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario - October 5

(10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Cafeteria, 401 Smythe Rd.

Safety Days at Vanier Community Centre – October 5

(1 to 3 p.m.)

290 Dupuis Street

Tim Horton’s - October 6

(8 a.m. to noon)

161 Laurier Avenue, 372 Hunt Club Road, 585 Montreal Road locations

St. Laurent Shopping Centre – October 6 to 7 - 1200 St. Laurent Blvd

Carlingwood Shopping Centre – October 6 to 9 – 2121 Carling Avenue

Bayshore Shopping Centre – October 6 to 9 – 100 Bayshore Drive

Place D’Orléans Shopping Centre – October 7 to 9 – 110 Place D’Orleans Drive

University of Ottawa – October 8

(1 to 4 p.m.)

Carleton University – October 8

(1 to 4 p.m.)

Ottawa 67’s home game – October 9

(6 to 10 p.m.)

Civic Centre, Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank Street

Ottawa Senators home game – October 10

(6 to 10 p.m.)

Scotiabank Place, 1000 Palladium Drive

Also see our week-long displays at the following Ottawa Public Libraries – along with school-age and preschool presentations

Hazeldean Branch – Preschool/school-age presentation on October 6 at 10:30 a.m.

50 Castlefrank Road

Cumberland Branch – French school-age presentation on October 6 at 1:15 p.m.

1599 Tenth Line Road

St. Laurent Branch – French school-age presentation on October 6 at 6:30 p.m.

515 Cote Street

Stittsville Branch – Preschool story time on October 7 at 10:15 a.m.

1637 Stittsville Main St

Ruth E. Dickinson Branch – School-age presentation on October 7 at 1:30 p.m.

100 Malvern Drive

Centennial Branch – Preschool story time on October 7 at 10:30 a.m.

3870 Richmond Road

Elmvale Acres Branch – Bilingual school-age presentation on October 8 at 9:15 a.m.

1910 St. Laurent Blvd

Manotick Branch – Preschool story time on October 8 at 11:15 a.m.

5499 South River Drive

Nepean Centrepointe Branch – Preschool story time on October 8 at 2 p.m.

101 Centrepointe Drive

Smoke Alarms/Escape Plan – Won’t stop a fire at home, but it will save lives

Remember, fire safety begins at home. So ensure:

  • You have working smoke alarms on every level of your home – including the basement and outside of sleeping areas. It’s not just great advice; it’s the law. Test them once a month and replace your alarms every 10 years.
  • Your home and family have a fire escape plan and have practise drills with your family. This is the best way to prevent panic, especially among children. Be sure every family member knows what to do and where to go in the event of a fire emergency.
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