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Fire Prevention Week increases awareness about fire risks, educating people on fire prevention and how to be fire-safe in their homes. Across North America, this dedicated week is focused on informing everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services has observed this week of awareness since 1931, providing fire safety information and education.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services will join the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in recognizing Fire Prevention Week.
Dates: October 6-12, 2024
This year’s theme focuses on the importance of having ‘working’ smoke alarms on all floors of your home. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services will be out in the community reminding residents to test their alarms monthly, change alarm batteries at least once per year and replace alarms entirely every 10 years.
Take Edmonton’s Home Fire Safety Assessment to learn how to best protect your home and loved ones.
Hear a beep, get on your feet! A continuous set of three, loud beeps means smoke or fire. Get out and call 911. A working smoke alarm is your first line of defence if there is a fire in your home.
Hear a chirp, make a change! A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be replaced. Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means that the alarm is at the end of its life and the entire alarm unit must be replaced with a new one.
Visit your local fire prevention officers throughout Fire Prevention Week at partnering Home Depot locations!
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services staff will be available at the following dates and locations between 11am-4pm to answer questions about smoke alarms and all things home fire safety.
| Dates | Home Depot Locations |
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Monday, October 7 - Wednesday, October 9 |
Northwest Edmonton 13360 137 Avenue NW South Edmonton Common 2020 101 Street NW West Edmonton 17404 99 Avenue NW Windermere 6218 Currents Drive NW |
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Thursday, October 10 - Friday, October 11 |
Calgary Trail 6725 104 Street NW Northeast Edmonton 13304 50 Street NW Southeast Edmonton 4430 17 Street NW Westmount Shopping Centre 13310 111 Avenue NW |
Fire Prevention Office
10425 106 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 0P5
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm (Closed on weekends and statutory holidays)
| Telephone | 780-496-3628 (voicemail only) |
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| fireprevention@edmonton.ca |