Fire Prevention Week, October 9 to 15, 2022

BADEN, ON – The Township of Wilmot Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape. ™”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. 

“Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning.” 

The Township of Wilmot Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme.

“It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds,” said Wilmot Fire Chief Rod Leeson.  “Given that every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be unique. Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them.”

The Township of Wilmot Fire Department will be celebrating Fire Prevention Week with an Open House event on Monday October 17, 2022, at Baden Fire Station, 99 Foundry Street, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

For more information about Fire Prevention Week in Wilmot and how to be prepared, please visit wilmot.ca/FirePrevention.