Fire Safety

• Why are fire-related deaths higher in Indigenous communities?

  A coalition of private and and Indigenous groups have launched a pilot project to distribute and install more than 6,000 smoke alarms for Indigenous families across the country.

  Canada

  Jun 5
  
• Alberta Wildfire on what to do — and what not to do — as May long weekend approaches

  The May long weekend is the kickoff to summer for many Albertans itching to enjoying the outdoors, but it comes at a precarious time in the province's wildfire season.

  Fire

  May 14
  
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• Fire safety reminders for the holiday season

  Following two fires in recent days, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services says there are ways to stay fire safe this Christmas season.

  Fire

  Dec 3, 2024
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• November 2 – Kidde Canada

  Kidde Fire Safety and Education, Talk to the Experts at 11 am on QR Calgary. Protecting people and property is critical, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and to help you feel more confident and prepared in the event of an emergency, we have Fire Safety Educator Stephanie...

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  Oct 30, 2024
• ‘Just engulfed’: Victoria grass fire highlights risk of tinder-dry conditions

  A grass fore broke out Tuesday in Victoria along the Highway 17 near Royal Oak Drive and spread quickly. 'When there was a gust of wind the flames reached about 10 feet tall.'

  Fire

  Jul 24, 2024
• Fire safety urged as summer temperatures arrive in Okanagan

  Thanks to recent rain, the fire danger rating for most of the region is currently rated as low (2 out of 5), though there are some pockets listed as moderate (3 out of 5).

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2024
• Wildfire prep: Halifax fire crews offer free tips on protecting your home

  An awareness event was held in Fall River, N.S., on Saturday to inform residents how to prevent their homes from significant damage during a wildfire.

  Fire

  May 4, 2024
• Saskatoon Fire Department talks safety around dry conditions, controlled burns

  "Wet down the area to control the burn, till the area that's around the outside of the controlled burn," Rob Hogan reminded the public after a 200-hectare grassfire on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2024
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• Okanagan fire departments hoping for sparkle, not sparks this holiday season

  “Many of the fires we deal with during the holidays are avoidable and we can reduce the risk of these fires by following some simple safety tips,” said the Kelowna Fire Dept.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2023
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• “Fire prevention is easy:” London fire department urges safety ahead of Thanksgiving

  The London Fire Department says simple fire-prevention steps will help ensure you have Thanksgiving celebration to remember for the right reasons.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2023