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Riverview Fire & Rescue invites you to ‘Look. Listen. Learn.’ this Fire Prevention Week

RIVERVIEW (N.B.) – Riverview Fire & Rescue will host an open house on Saturday, October 13, 2018 to celebrate 2018 Fire Prevention Week. Come get an up-close look at fire, rescue and EMS equipment and learn important fire prevention and safety tips. There will be also be fun interactive games for kids. Admission is free!

All events take place at the Riverview Fire Station (650 Pinewood Road).

8-11 a.m. Pancake breakfasted hosted by the Riverview Lions Club
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Children’s activities including bouncers, face painting, antique fire trucks, ride-alongs on Little Albert Engine 11 ½, and more.
12-2 p.m. Barbecue and refreshments courtesy of Enbridge Gas

Fire Prevention Week 2018 is observed from October 7-13. This year's theme is “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” and works to educate people about three basic but essential steps to take to reduce the likelihood of having a fire––and how to escape safely in the event of one:

LOOK
Look for places fire could start. Take a good look around your home. Identify potential fire hazards and take care of them.

LISTEN
Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could have only minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Go to your outside meeting place, which should be a safe distance from the home and where everyone should know to meet.

LEARN
Learn two ways out of every room and make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily and are free of clutter.

 

Home Fire Safety Visits

Have you taken the right steps to prevent a fire from occurring or spreading at home? Riverview Fire & Rescue can help spot household hazards. To book a free visit, call 387-2026 or email fire@townofriverview.ca before October 19.

 

Media Contact

Mitch Short

Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention
Riverview Fire & Rescue
mshort@townofriverview.ca
506-387-2202

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