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WINNIPEG - October 2, 2009 – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for Fire Prevention Week 2009, which takes place from October 4 to 10, 2009. Together with its partners, the WFPS is reaching out to citizens of all ages, particularly young people, to raise awareness of the importance of fire prevention.

WFPS staff will be participating in a number of community events in connection with Fire Prevention Week this year. These include:

• school events: a kick-off with the students of John Henderson Junior High School on Monday, October 5; and the “Great Canadian Fire Drill” at all schools and fire stations on Friday, October 9;
• public events: on Tuesday, October 6, and Thursday, October 8, the WFPS will have burn prevention booths at Winnipeg Canadian Tire locations; on October 7, firefighter volunteers will be handing out food at all Winnipeg McDonald’s locations, in support of the Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund; and,
• Open House: an open house for all citizens, at local fire stations, on Saturday, October 10.

The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned.” This year’s campaign focuses on ways to keep homes safe and prevent painful burns. As well, fire safety educators will be teaching local residents how to plan and practice escape from a home, in case a fire occurs.

More information on individual events being held to mark Fire Prevention Week 2009 will be released as the week continues at www.winnipeg.ca

See you Saturday at the Fire Station near you!