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Hear the Beep Where You Sleep - Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Released on October 5, 2015

Annual Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 10 Across Saskatchewan

Regina Dewdney MLA Gene Makowsky, on behalf of Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter, officially kicked off October 4 to 10 as Fire Prevention Week across Saskatchewan today.

“Properly maintained and installed smoke alarms in every bedroom, on every level of your home and in other key locations are important to reducing fire-related deaths and injuries – not only during Fire Prevention Week, but throughout the year,” Makowsky said.  “Remember to do your part to protect your family by testing smoke alarms every month.”

It’s also important everyone understands and respects a smoke alarm’s sound and knows they are to quickly and calmly exit a building before calling the fire department.


 
In addition, the province is introducing significant improvements to its fire safety legislation.  The new Fire Safety Act and related regulations are expected to go into effect soon.  They will replace the more than 20 year-old legislation to better reflect the current roles of fire services and will:
  • Clarify local and provincial authority and responsibilities regarding fire safety and response;
  • Improve liability protection for local firefighters and departments, including volunteers; and
  • Provide improved guidelines for the province to assist communities and local fire services overwhelmed when responding to an emergency.
Fire Prevention Week is dedicated to educating the public about the importance of fire and life safety.

For more information, visit www.saskatchewan.ca, search “fire awareness” then click Fire Awareness and Education.

The Ministry of Government Relations includes the Emergency Management and Fire Safety Branch and the Office of the Fire Commissioner of Saskatchewan.

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For more information, contact:

Dan Palmer
Government Relations
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2155
Email: dan.palmer@gov.sk.ca

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