Public Education

Public education is a vital part of public safety in Saskatchewan. Robust education programs and modern resources contribute to reducing over-all risk, reducing property loss, and reducing serious injury or fatalities.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency encourages local fire departments to support fire prevention through public education partnerships and developing resources like the ones below:

Resources

Fire Safety Kits:

• Order Form - Fire Safety Public Education Kits

Print:

• Home Fire Escape Planning
• Safe Smoking

Radio Public Services Announcements:

• Radio Public Service Announcement Scripts

Social Media Resources:

• Electrical Fires
• Candles
• Clothes Dryers
• Home Fire Escape Plan
• Cooking Safety
• Safe Smoking

Fact Sheets:

• Children and Fire Safety
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fireworks
• Smoke Alarms Save Lives
• Barbecue Safety
• Wood Heat Safety
• Medical Oxygen Tanks
• Fire Safety During Emergencies
• Cooking in RVs, Trailers and Campers
• High-Rise Buildings
• Safe Smoking

Fire Prevention Week

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) officially proclaims the second week in October each year as Fire Prevention Week.

Themes are chosen to encourage people to take personal steps to increase our safety from fire – and how to escape safely in the event of one.

  

MORE RESOURCES

National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention
Learn more about this year's theme and download materials to use in your community.