The County of Grande Prairie is celebrating Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) October 6-12, 2024

This year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. Learn more about the history of FPW.

County Regional Fire Service invites the public to join firefighters and County staff at a Fire Prevention open house event in their local community, to visit with local firefighters, tour the station, and learn more about fire prevention.

Monday, October 7

  • 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bezanson Fire Station - Open house - Coffee and Donuts 

Tuesday, October 8

  • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Teepee Creek Fire Station - Open house - Coffee and Donuts
  • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sexsmith Fire Department - Open House - BBQ and Bouncy Castle

Thursday, October 10

  • All day: Beaverlodge Fire Department - Visiting schools and Senior's home 
  • 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Wembley Fire Department -Open house - BBQ and Bouncy Castle 
  • 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at La Glace Fire Station - Open house - Coffee, Snacks and Games for the kids

Friday, October 11

  • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hythe Fire Station - Open House - Coffee and Desserts

Saturday, October 12

  • 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Clairmont Fire Station at Whispering Ridge School - Hotdogs, Bouncy Castle and Fire Trucks 

Complete details, including addresses, are available on the County’s event calendar.

You could have as little as two minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.