Fire Prevention Week October 8-14

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Halton Hills Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to recognize Fire Prevention Week ™ (FPW), October 8-14, 2023. This year’s FPW campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking. 

The Halton Hills Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme.

“Whether cooking in the kitchen or over a campfire, accidents happen and flames can get out of control. Be alert, keep flammable items such as oven mitts or dishtowels away from the stove top and know how to put out small grease fires and open flames,” said Fire Chief Jon Rehill. “If in doubt, have everyone exit the home and call 9-1-1.”

Review these key safe cooking tips:

• If you are sleepy or consumed alcohol don’t use the stove or stovetop.
• Remain in the kitchen while frying, boiling or grilling food.
• Check food regularly that is simmering, baking, or roasting.
• Keep flammable items away from your stove top.  
• Smother stovetop flames by placing a lid over the pan and turning off the burner.

Learn more about fire and public safety education on the Town’s website.

The Halton Hills Fire Department will have displays set up at local hardware stores from Oct 8 to Oct 14 to support this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign. Visit these displays to pick up important information including how to create a Home Fire Escape Plan for your home.  Staff will visit these displays throughout the week to speak with the community about fire safety.  To find out when the displays will be staffed, follow the Halton Hills Fire Department on Twitter, @HaltonHillsFD.  

For general information about Fire Prevention Week and fire prevention in general, visit fpw.org and sparky.org.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.
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