Oakville Fire Department serves up kitchen safety tips online and around town during Fire Prevention Week

It’s Fire Prevention Week this week, October 4 to 10, and with families staying, playing and cooking at home more often due to the pandemic, home fire safety is more important than ever. While their annual Fire Prevention Week kickoff event that usually draws crowds of 3,000 is not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Oakville fire department is delivering this year’s fire safety message in new and entertaining ways.

The campaign theme this year is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” and works to remind you about simple but important actions you can take to keep you and those around you safe while in the kitchen.

“Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Oakville and across Canada. We know cooking fires are preventable, and it’s a message we’re sharing online and through our community partnerships,” said Oakville Fire Chief Paul Boissonneault. “While the public can’t come to the fire training facility this year, we’re bringing that message to you in new, creative ways.”

Here’s what’s happening virtually and around town during Fire Prevention Week:

The Oakville Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme, and keep these home cooking safety tips in mind:

“Fire Safety is public safety and I remind everyone to be safe, especially during the pandemic: wear a mask, wash & sanitize your hands frequently, and follow physical distancing procedures,” said Chief Boissonneault.

For more information about Fire Prevention Week and fire videos and tips, visit our Fire Events page and follow @oakvillefire on Facebook and Twitter.