The Fire Safety Department presents video clips to raise awareness of the risks of fire at home

Oct 9, 2024

As part of Fire Prevention Week (October 6 to 12, 2024), the City of Edmundston Fire & Safety Department reminds you that fires can spread in a matter of seconds and have devastating effects, including injuries, destruction of property and loss of life. This week aims to raise awareness of the dangers posed by fire and to inform citizens about the protective measures they can take for themselves and their loved ones.

The theme for this year is: “Smoke Alarms: Let Them Work for You!” » Take a few seconds to test your smoke alarms once a month by pressing the test button, and replace them if they are not working or if they are more than 10 years old. This small gesture can save lives.

To reinforce the message related to the dangers of residential fire, the Fire & Safety Department is launching a series of 4 30-second clips, demonstrating good practices to follow at home, to reduce the risks. Four municipal issues were targeted by the members of the service, namely:

- Avoiding fires on the stovetop

- Avoiding fires in the oven

- The importance of smoke alarms and

- The stages of an evacuation

These capsules will be available on the municipality's website, in the Fire & Safety section-Prevention. They will also be shared on the City of Edmundston’s Facebook page.

You can learn how to prepare for other emergencies and disasters by visiting https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week

If you would like to organize a prevention session for an organization or business, do not hesitate to contact the City of Edmundston Fire Safety Department at 506.739.2117

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CONTACT: Daniel Breau, Prevention Captain, Edmundston Fire & Safety Department, 506.739.2117