Fire Prevention Week highlights simple steps to prevent fires and save lives
Fire Prevention Week is October 4 to 10 and Kitchener Fire is encouraging residents to make fire safety part of their everyday routine. By practicing these simple tips, you can keep yourself, your family and the community safe.
Install and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives.
- Have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas.
- Test all alarms monthly and replace them when they expire.
Stay alert while cooking
Distracted or unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires in Canada.
- While cooking, stay in the kitchen and avoid distractions like phones, TVs and other activities.
- If you need to walk away, turn off the oven or stove.
Follow battery best practices
Lithium-ion battery safety protects your devices and yourself.
- Charge batteries using manufacturer-approved chargers and cords, and unplug devices when fully charged.
- Charge devices on hard, flat surfaces like a table, desk or floor.
- Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters and power tools away from doorways and exits.
- Stop using batteries that overheat, swell, smoke or leak.
Create a safety plan with your loved ones
Having a home fire escape plan keeps you prepared.
- Create and practice your home fire escape plan with every member of your household.
- Plan two ways to get out of your home and where to meet outside in an emergency.
To learn more about fire safety and emergency preparedness, visit KitchenerFire.ca
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.