Fire Prevention Week - October 6th to 12th, 2024
This year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
School Contest
The Manitoba Firefighters' Burn Fund, Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs, the Manitoba government and the Office of the Fire Commissioner held a Fire Prevention Week Children's Contest to entice children across the province to take part in Fire Prevention Week for their chance to win a $200.00 Gift Card and fun fire safety material.
Children Kindergarten to Grade 4 were encourage to make a map of their home showing two ways out of every room, and then practice their plan with their family. Once done, children submitted their escape plan and the contest entry form.
In total, 345 entries were received, and the following were randomly chosen:
- Kindergarden - Amy from Miniota Elementary
- Grade 1 - Finnegan from Niverville Elementary
- Grade 2 - Blake from Birds Hill School
- Grade 3 - Janna from West Plains School in Austin
- Grade 4 - Remi from Ecole Discovery Trails in Morden
Thank you to everyone who encouraged children to take part in Fire Prevention Week!
Fire Prevention Tips
Your Family's Home Safety Action Plan: You and your family have minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Develop your safety action plan.
Make A Home Fire Escape Plan: Plan your home fire escape plan with this guide
Ideas For Educators: Use this information all year long to make your community fire-safe!
