BWG Proclaims Fire Prevention Week 2024

Fire Prevention Week

October 6-12, 2024

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s Fire and Emergency Services is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our Town; and

WHEREAS: Fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are where people are at greatest risk from fire; and

WHEREAS: Smoke alarms detect smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the event of fire in which you may have just seconds to escape safely; and

WHEREAS: Working smoke alarms save lives by providing early warning of fire so you and your family can safely escape; and

WHEREAS: Most fatal fires occur in homes without working smoke alarms; and

WHEREAS: Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage, killing more than 250 people, leaving 100,000 homeless, and burning more than 2,000 acres of land; and

WHEREAS: This year’s campaign theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! ™” serves to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That His Worship Mayor James Leduc and Members of Council proclaim October 6-12, 2024, as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

BWG Fire & Emergency Services is hosting daily activities throughout Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12) in the community and on social media.