Fire Prevention Week is an international fire safety initiative that takes place each October. Cold Lake Fire-Rescue is proud to partner with the National Fire Protection Association, and FPW mascot Sparky the Fire Dog, to promote fire safety to children and families. Each year's Fire Prevention Week has a different theme and tips for kids and their families to stay safe. Recent themes include:

• Learn the sounds of fire safety (2021)
• Serving up fire safety in the kitchen (2020)
• Plan and practice your escape (2019) 

When it's safe to do so, Cold Lake Fire-Rescue recognizes Fire Prevention Week by hosting an open house for families and children at the Downtown District Fire Station. Kids are able to see firefighting equipment up close, ask questions to firefighters and sit in the driver's seat of a real fire truck! The City also hosts a colouring contest for local students. The winner in each age category is given a private tour of the fire station with their family and friends.

Watch this page and our social media feeds in late September for information about the upcoming Fire Prevention Week.