Cochrane Fire Services highlights the theme "Smoke alarms - make them work for you" during Fire Prevention Week
Cochrane Fire Services in partnership with the official sponsor, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are teaming up for Fire Prevention Week 2024. This year's campaign, "Smoke alarms - make them work for you" runs from October 6-12, and provides an opportunity to educate Cochranites about the importance of smoke alarms.
According to the NFPA, working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by over 50%. However, nearly 60% of home fire deaths occur in houses without functioning smoke alarms or no alarms at all.
Cochrane Fire Services is hosting a series of events to promote fire prevention week, including bookable home fire safety visits and a colouring contest where one lucky family will have the chance to visit the firehall for a personalized tour of Station 151. Residents are also encouraged to follow the Town of Cochrane Instagram and Facebook social media pages for more smoke alarm tips throughout the week.
Unleash your creativity and colour the page below for a chance to WIN an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind opportunity. You could score an exclusive tour of the Station 151 firehall in Cochrane!
To enter, fill out the colouring page with all your artistic flair, add your contact information and either drop off your masterpiece at Station 151 or scan and email it to fire.prevention@cochrane.ca. One lucky family will be randomly selected and contacted on October 16 to claim their personalized tour.
For more information on Fire Prevention Week, visit www.fpw.org.

"Smoke alarms are the first line of defense in a home fire, but they must be functional to protect people," says Chief Polley. "This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign educates the public on simple yet essential steps to ensure their homes have smoke alarms in the right places and that they are working properly."