The theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week (October 7th to 13th) is "Have Two Ways Out". Peterborough Fire Services will be holding a number of events during Fire Prevention Week to raise public awareness about the importance of having two ways out.

Also, Peterborough Fire Chief Doug Tennant is urging families to practice their home fire escape plan as part of Fire Prevention Week. When the smoke alarms sounds, everyone must know where to go—it is important for everyone to have working smoke alarms and to develop and practice a home fire escape plan.

The Fire Prevention events including the following:

October 5th: Dominos Pizza has partnered with Peterborough This Week to run a children’s colouring contest. Complete the fire escape plan provided in Peterborough This Week and take it to a Dominos Pizza location to receive a free small pizza.

October 9, 1:00 – 3:00 pm: Seniors are invited to attend Activity Haven, 80 Barnardo Avenue, to visit the Canadian Hearing Society’s display of smoke alarms designed for the deaf and hard of hearing.

October 9, 10:00 – 12:00 pm: Fire Safety displays will be set up at Loblaws Super Store.

October 11, 9:30 - 9:00 pm: Fire Safety displays will be set up at Lansdowne Place.

October 12, 10:00 – 1:00 pm: Fire Safety displays will be set up at Wal-Mart, Chemong Rd.

October 13, 1:00 – 3:00 pm: Open Houses are planned for Fire Station #1 at 210 Sherbrooke Street, Fire Station #2 at 161 Carnegie Street and Fire Station #3 at 839 Clonsilla.

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