Emergency services in Drumheller will be marking Fire Prevention Week this Sunday with an open house at the Drumheller Fire Hall.
The Drumheller Fire Department will be joined by Badlands EMS and Drumheller RCMP to mark the annual event, and to meet with the community.
This year, Fire Prevention Week is from October 7-13. This year’s theme is Have Two Ways Out.
According to Fire Prevention Canada, this year’s theme underscores the importance of making Canadians aware of the simple preventative measures they can take to prevent disaster from occurring to them. Statistics reveal that most fires are caused by careless behavior. An ounce of prevention in this case will save lives, homes and everything that we hold dear. It is the responsibility of every Canadian to educate themselves on the simple fire prevention measures they can take.
Emergency Services are teaming up to bring awareness to safety and the jobs they do for the community. Much of the work that is done by fire departments, ambulance services and police is taken for granted until they are called upon.
Throughout the day the agencies will have displays on what sort of work they do and will have their equipment and apparatus on display. Members will be available to meet the public and answer questions.
The open house on Sunday is from noon until 2 p.m. They will be serving up free hot dogs and pop for those who come down.
Throughout the week the Drumheller Fire Department will also be doing tours for local youth groups and classes.
