What is Fire Prevention Week?
Each October, the Burlington Fire Department participates in Fire Prevention Week — a province-wide campaign to increase public awareness about the importance of fire prevention.
Fire Prevention Week 2020 focused on the dangers of unattended cooking. Cooking fires continue to be the leading cause of home fires and unattended cooking is the cause of many fire injuries and deaths. According to The Office of the Fire Marshal, the number one ignition source involved in residential fire injuries is cooking equipment, accounting for 38 per cent of the injuries.The Burlington Fire Department is committed to reducing cooking fires through education and prevention. Cooking fire safety is everyone’s responsibility.
The planning has already started for Fire Prevention Week 2021 so stayed tuned!
Learn more about fire and life safety. Check out our YouTube videos:
| A Close Call with Carbon Monoxide: Julia's story |
| Test Yours Today: 2014 Fire Prevention Week Video Series |
| Cooking Safety Video |
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For more information about fire prevention week activities in Burlington, contact:
Burlington Fire Department,
Public Education Officer
905-637-8207, ext. 6211