BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services are recognizing Fire Prevention Week (FPW) from October 5 to October 12, 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You’, emphasizes the importance of smoke alarms in keeping families safe.
Brampton Fire has participated in Fire Prevention Week for over 50 years, educating the community on fire safety and prevention. Fire Prevention Week commemorates the devastating Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and is an annual opportunity to learn how to stay safe in the event of a fire. Brampton Fire and Emergency Services personnel provide lifesaving public education to reduce fire-related casualties and injuries.
2024 Fire Prevention Week Theme
This year’s theme highlights the importance of having properly installed, maintained and tested smoke alarms throughout the home. Key safety tips include:
- Install smoke alarms outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.
- Ensure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pressing the test button.
- Replace smoke alarms every 10 years or if they do not respond to testing.
Fire Prevention Week Open Houses & Events
To engage the community, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services will host a series of open houses and fire safety displays across Brampton during Fire Prevention Week:
Station 207 Open House Kick-Off
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Fire Station 207, 75 Vodden Street East
Brampton Farmers’ Market
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Main Street South from Queen Street West to Wellington Street West and Ken Whillans Square
Station 202 Open House
Date: October 7, 2024
Time: 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Fire Station 202, 280 Bramalea Road
Station 208 Open House
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Fire Station 208, 120 Fernforest Drive
Station 204 Open House
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Time: 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Fire Station 204, 657 Queen Street West
Fire Safety Display – Bramalea City Centre
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Time: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: Bramalea City Centre, Hudson’s Bay Food Court, 25 Peel Centre Drive
Station 212 Open House
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Time: 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Fire Station 212, 8220 Mississauga Road
Fire Safety Display – Home Depot (Mississauga Road)
Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Home Depot, 9515 Mississauga Road
Fire Safety Display – Home Depot (Airport Road)
Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Home Depot, 9105 Airport Road
Brampton Farmers’ Market
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Main Street South from Queen Street West to Wellington Street West and Ken Whillans Square
Fire Safety Display – Home Depot (Great Lakes Drive)
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Home Depot, 60 Great Lakes Drive
Fire Safety Display – Home Depot (First Gulf Boulevard)
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Home Depot, 49 First Gulf Boulevard
These events offer residents the chance to learn more about fire safety, interact with Brampton firefighters and see demonstrations of fire safety equipment. Brampton Fire’s participation in Fire Prevention Week is generously sponsored by Enbridge.
For general information about Fire Prevention Week and cooking safety, visit www.bramptonfire.com and www.fpw.org. For fire safety fun for kids, visit sparky.org.
“Fire Prevention Week is an important time for our community to come together and prioritize safety in our homes. By raising awareness about the importance of smoke alarms and fire prevention, we are taking a proactive step to protect our residents. I encourage everyone to attend the open houses and events across the city, learn from our fire personnel and make sure your smoke alarms are in working order.” – Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton