Join us for the Fire Prevention Week Open House!

In an emergency, every second counts - so it's important to be prepared! To learn more about fire safety, bring your family to an open house hosted by Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.)!

Held in recognition of Fire Prevention Week, participants will enjoy family-friendly entertainment, a barbecue, photobooth and interactive fire safety stations. There will also be a fire hose target practice, firetruck tours and more.

Fire Prevention Week is recognized each year during the week of Oct. 9 by the National Fire Prevention Association. It is also proclaimed by the City of Vaughan from Oct. 6 to 12, 2024.

Fire departments across North America observe Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 and the devastation it caused. This year's theme is 'Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!' Working smoke alarms save lives, and it's important for everyone in your home to know the proper signs and signals.

To learn more about this year's Fire Prevention Week Open House, visit vaughan.ca/fire.

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