During Fire Prevention Week (October 3rd-9th), Laval firefighters will be delighted to welcome residents—youngsters and grown-ups alike—to their fire stations. This long-awaited Open House will be back on site, at last, in accordance with public health guidelines.

On Sunday, October 3rd, come visit them from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will be very happy to see you again to talk about their work and to show you their trucks and rescue equipment. Surprises in store for the whole family! Here's your chance to win a variety of prizes, including a certified fryer and a 72-hour safety kit, by participating in our draws at the fire stations.

Virtual tours will also be available online, year-round, at fire-safety.laval.ca. A number of video clips will be accessible in order to provide an opportunity to learn many essential safety tips from the comfort of your own home.

Did you know that distractions and negligence are among the main causes of fires in Laval?

Here are some safety tips:
·       Make sure you have at least one smoke alarm in working order, per floor, including the basement.
·       Prepare your evacuation plan as a family and hold one fire drill per year.
·       Keep a constant eye on food that is cooking and use a timer.
·       Never heat oil in a pot for frying, regardless of the type of pot; use a thermostat-controlled fryer instead.
·       Don't throw cigarette butts in flowerpots or on mulch.
·       Put butts in a metal container.
·       Install a carbon monoxide alarm if your garage is attached to your home or if you use non-electric heating or cooking appliances.
·       Have your chimney inspected and cleaned by an expert once a year before the heating season.
·       Let hot ashes cool outside in a metal container with a metal lid and wait at least seven days before putting them in the garbage can.

Keep an eye out for Fire Prevention Week, October 3rd-9th, 2021, and remember: when it comes to fire safety, the first person responsible is you!