The County of Grande Prairie is kicking off the 2024 Fire Prevention Week in a big way, with five days of activities for residents to participate in to educate themselves about fire safety as the region enters the cold season.
Community events are scheduled from October 7th through October 12th at County fire stations and partner departments.
Most events are scheduled in the evening at fire stations in Bezanson, Teepee Creek, Sexsmith, Beaverlodge, Wembley, La Glace, Hythe, and Clairmont and include activities like coffee and donuts, barbecues, and bouncy castles.
This year’s theme- “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”, was chosen to highlight the importance of having working smoke alarms in homes. Officials suggest the goal is to educate residents about testing smoke alarms regularly, ensuring they are installed in appropriate locations, and understanding the life-saving role they can play in fire prevention.
During the events, residents will have the chance to meet local firefighters, participate in station tours, and learn valuable fire prevention tips.
