Be taught About Fire Safety on the Town’s Fire Prevention Week Open House

Fire Prevention Week kicks off with an Open House at Okotoks Firehall #1 on October 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This 12 months’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” specializing in stopping hearth dangers from on a regular basis gadgets like telephones, tablets, instruments, toys, and different lithium-ion battery–powered gadgets.

“Fire Prevention Week is one of our favourite times of the year because it gives us a chance to connect directly with the community,” mentioned Fire Chief, Trevor Brice. “We want families to not only enjoy seeing what goes on behind the scenes at the firehall but also take away practical tips that can help keep them safe at home.”

The Open House is an opportunity for group members of all ages to be taught vital hearth security suggestions whereas exploring behind the scenes at Okotoks Fire Hall #1. Visitors can try the hearth vehicles and gear, meet Okotoks Fire & Rescue crew members and participate in video games and actions all through the day. Highlights embrace story time with the Okotoks Fire Chief, and contests and prizing for best-dressed firefighter.

Fire Prevention Week runs from October 5 to 11, 2025. Throughout the week, residents can tune into the Town’s social channels for sensible hearth security suggestions and sources on forestall hearth dangers attributable to lithium-ion batteries and different on a regular basis hazards.

For extra details about the Open House and different hearth security sources right here!