Fire Prevention Week 2023 is from October 8 to 14 and this year’s theme is all about staying safe while cooking. Cooking related fires are a leading cause of home fires and injuries. Sadly, our babies, children, and Elders are at greatest risk. The good news is that most cooking fires are preventable, so this Fire Prevention Week (FPW) let’s reach as many people as possible to keep everyone safe.
To support the good work of our fire departments and reach as many people as possible with these lifesaving messages, we have included resources and materials for Band Offices, Fire Departments, Schools, and Daycare/Preschool to use during FPW and beyond. All materials can be downloaded for printing and distribution, and we are always here to help.
For your Band Office
- Letter to Band Office
- Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
- FNESS Fire Services Info Sheet
- Poster: The FNESS Steps for Cooking Safely
For your Fire Department
- Letter to Fire Department
- Letter to Neighbouring Fire Departments
- Kick-off Ideas for Fire Prevention Week
- How to Host a Fire Station Open House for Fire Prevention Week
- How to Create a Fire and Life Safety Education Booth
- Cooking Safety Presentation (PPT version) or Cooking Safety Presentation (PDF version)
- Presentation Guidelines: Cooking Safety
- Cooking Safety Quiz
- Cooking Safety Information Sheet
- FNESS Fire Services Info Sheet
- Poster: The FNESS Steps for Cooking Safely
For your School
- Preschool & Daycare Learning Package download includes:
- Letter to Preschool or Daycare Provider
- Hot or Not Activity
- Poster: The FNESS Steps for Cooking Safely
- Activity Overview (Kindergarten to Grade 1)
- Hazardous Kitchen Activity & Answer Key (Kindergarten to Grade 1)
- Kitchen Safety Quiz & Answer Key (Kindergarten to Grade 1)
- Contest Information
- Contest Entry Form
- Poster: The FNESS Steps for Cooking Safely
- Activity Overview (Grades 2-4)
- Hazardous Kitchen Activity & Answer Key (Grades 2-4)
- Kitchen Safety Quiz & Answer Key (Grades 2-4)
- Contest Information
- Contest Entry Form
- Poster: The FNESS Steps for Cooking Safely
- Activity Overview (Grades 5-7)
- Hazardous Kitchen Activity & Answer Key (Grades 5-7)
- Kitchen Safety Quiz & Answer Key (Grades 5-7)
- Contest Information
- Contest Entry Form
- Poster: The FNESS Steps for Cooking Safely
A big thank you to the talent Indigenous artists who helped us create our resources:
- Michelle Buchholz (Cassyex Consulting) designed our beautiful poster that teaches us how to cook safely.
- Michelle Stoney designed the beautiful animals used to represent the age groups.