Each year the Office of the Fire Commissioner, in partnership with McDonald's Restaurants and the British Columbia Forest Service, sponsor Fire Prevention Week in British Columbia. Fire Prevention Week focuses on fire safety planning, such as home fire escape plans and family fire drills. To survive a fire at home, families need to develop and practice a fire escape plan. During Fire Prevention Week, activities are scheduled to promote safety awareness and the effective use of smoke alarms.
Smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a fire by half.
To build good safety habits early, many Fire Prevention Week events are aimed at elementary school age children. Community fire prevention activities are also sponsored by local fire departments across the province and many local fire halls are open to the public during this week. Fire department staff are always available to answer questions on fire safety. For more information on Fire Prevention Week, contact your local fire department. These PSAs address a variety of fire safety issues currently facing British Columbia communities.