Fire Department highlights Fire Prevention Week
Sunday, Oct. 7, to Saturday, Oct. 13 is Fire Prevention Week. The Sherbrooke Fire Department (SPCIS) is marking the event with several activities available to the public.
This year, the focus will be on smoke alarms. Too many people are still forgetting to check the effectiveness of their smoke alarms, to change the battery, or even to replace the alarm itself when necessary. This negligence has been implicated in 70 per cent of fires in Sherbrooke in 2018. The SPCIS will present three video clips on the proper use of smoke alarms, which will be broadcast on the City of Sherbrooke’s social media and at the Maison du Cinéma.
In addition, SPCIS inspectors will be present in the following businesses to
answer fire prevention questions from the public.
Costco, Thursday, Oct. 11 and Friday, Oct.12, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Canadian Tire in Fleurimont, Thursday, Oct. 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Canadian Tire on Plateau St. Joseph, Friday, October 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Every year, fire inspectors meet a few hundred people to inform them about good fire prevention practices," explains Dany Robitaille, head of the Risk Management Division.
In addition, an open house will be held on Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the William-percy-donahue Fire Hall No. 1 at 360 Terrill Street. At the event, young and old will be able to enjoy a number of activities and demonstrations with the help of the new fire training tower.
"We are inviting people to come and visit the fire station and learn about the investments made over the years that have allowed firefighters to do their job and fine-tune their training methods during sensitive interventions," said Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier.
"Every year, it is important for the City of Sherbrooke to promote good habits for fire prevention,” said Public Safety Committee Chair Danielle Berthold. “Gestures can sometimes seem simple, but they can save lives. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of the events offered to check your smoke alarms and to educate your children on evacuation plans."
Last year, the SPCIS called on the Commission scolaire de la Région de Sherbrooke’s 24Juin Professional Training Center to construct a six-storey training tower. Carried out by students from the welding department of the industrial technology pavilion, the new tower will be used for the training and development of firefighters in different rescue techniques. It has been installed at the William-percy-donahue Fire Hall No. 1. answer fire prevention questions from the public.
Costco, Thursday, Oct. 11 and Friday, Oct.12, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Canadian Tire in Fleurimont, Thursday, Oct. 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Canadian Tire on Plateau St. Joseph, Friday, October 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Every year, fire inspectors meet a few hundred people to inform them about good fire prevention practices," explains Dany Robitaille, head of the Risk Management Division.
In addition, an open house will be held on Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the William-percy-donahue Fire Hall No. 1 at 360 Terrill Street. At the event, young and old will be able to enjoy a number of activities and demonstrations with the help of the new fire training tower.
"We are inviting people to come and visit the fire station and learn about the investments made over the years that have allowed firefighters to do their job and fine-tune their training methods during sensitive interventions," said Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier.
"Every year, it is important for the City of Sherbrooke to promote good habits for fire prevention,” said Public Safety Committee Chair Danielle Berthold. “Gestures can sometimes seem simple, but they can save lives. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of the events offered to check your smoke alarms and to educate your children on evacuation plans."
Last year, the SPCIS called on the Commission scolaire de la Région de Sherbrooke’s 24Juin Professional Training Center to construct a six-storey training tower. Carried out by students from the welding department of the industrial technology pavilion, the new tower will be used for the training and development of firefighters in different rescue techniques. It has been installed at the William-percy-donahue Fire Hall No. 1.