During Fire Prevention Week you are encouraged to look, listen, learn, and be aware because fire can happen anywhere.
Statistics Canada says the number of structure fires declined by 26 percent between 2005 and 2014. But, residential fires made up six of every 10 structural fires during those years.
Fire Chief of the Dauphin Fire Department Cameron Abrey says this year’s “Look. Listen. Learn.” campaign highlights three steps people can take to help quickly and safely escape a fire:
• Look for places fire could start.
• Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm
• Learn two ways out of every room.
Cameron says people often make choices in fire situations that jeopardize their safety or even cost them their lives. He suggests people should create escape plans for their homes and that practice can make and motivate them to action when a fire starts.
The Dauphin fire department kicked off Fire Prevention Week at the Kings game last Friday.
For more information about Fire Prevention Week and home escape planning, visit www.firepreventionweek.org.
