Fire Prevention Month / Week (U.S. / Canada)

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign theme, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!”, works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will keep you and your family safe. When an emergency-related alarm makes noises, you must take action.

In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time every October during Fire Prevention Week to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire.

This year, Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 3rd – 9th.

To help with information and education, please visit the following websites:

National Fire Prevention Association (with teaching materials) 

Sparky’s Fire Safety Club

Twinkl Educational Material

TVO Kids Push 2 Buttons Campaign

Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner (with Public Education Resources)

First Nations Emergency Services Society (Contest Info included)

National Indigenous Fire Safety Council Project (with School Resources)

City of Burlington (Prize Giveaway)

City of Winnipeg (with resources)

Richmond Hill

First Alert (U.S.)

First Alert (Canada)

Redmond, Washington

Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General

City of Calgary

City of Edmonton

Government of Massachusetts

City of Barrie 

Middlesex Centre

Canada Safety Council

North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshall

City of Airdrie

NWT Municipal and Community Affairs

Province of Quebec

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency

Peterson Space Force Base

The Big Red Guide