Every Second Counts! 2017 Fire Prevention Week
Firefighters want everyone to have an escape route in the event flames threaten their home. Next week is Fire Prevention Week and the Saskatoon Fire Department will host Open Houses at four different Fire Stations starting Monday, October 2 to Thursday, October 5, 2017.
“This year’s Fire Prevention theme ‘Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!’ reinforces why everyone needs to have an escape plan,” says Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Rodger.
“In a fire, every second really does count, and seconds can mean the difference between a tragedy or safe outcome.”
Rodger says an escape plan starts with:
- a map of your home
- identifying two ways out of every room
- making sure windows and doors are not blocked
- setting a meeting place outside your home
- testing your smoke alarm
- practicing a personal fire drill with everyone who lives in your home
Rodger adds the fire station open houses give citizens an opportunity to speak with firefighters, tour station facilities, and to see the fire trucks and specialized equipment they use to keep our community safe.
Firefighters will also host a live burn demonstration Thursday evening at Fire Station No. 6 (details below).
Fire Station No. 1 Open House (125 Idylwyld Drive S)
Monday, October 2, 2017
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fire Station No. 2 Open House (3111 Diefenbaker Drive)
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fire Station No. 8 Open House (207 Slimmon Road)
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fire Station No. 6 Open House (3309 Taylor Street E)
Thursday, October 5, 2017
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
**Live burn demonstration** at 7:30 p.m.
Rodger says the Saskatoon Fire Department is excited about providing our citizens with a firsthand look at what they do.
This year’s national Fire Prevention Week will be held October 8 to 14, 2017.
Visit saskatoon.ca/fire to learn more.