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.
This year, Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6 to 12, 2019.
Below is a list of free, family-friendly activities happening in Burlington.
Home Depot - Kid's Workshop
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Home Depot, 3050 Davidson Ct, where we will be helping out at the Kid's Workshop and discussing fire and life safety for all ages.
Fire Station Open House
Mark your calendars!
Burlngton's Fire Station 1 Headquarters, 1255 Fairview St. will be hosting an open house, kicking off Fire Prevention Week on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. This year's theme is Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!™
Station 1 will be open for public tours and family-friendly fire safety activities including:
- Adult Fire Extinguisher Training
- Kids’ Fire Hose Spray
- Firefighter Obstacle Course
- Live Kitchen Fire Burn Cell Demo
- Photo Booth
- Face Painters
- Craft Table
- Truck Tours and Equipment Displays
- Antique Fire Trucks
- Fire Prevention Displays and Information
Once again this year, we are asking the community to bring a non perishable food donation to the open house in support of the Burlington Food Banks.
Burlngton's Fire Station 5, 2241 Kilbride St. will also be hosting an open house with public tours and family-friendly events.
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
Connect with us!
For more information about fire prevention week activities in Burlington, contact:
Burlington Fire Department, Public Education Officer
905-637-8207, ext. 6211
firedepartment@burlington.ca