There was a large crowd in east end Belleville on Sunday for the start of Fire Prevention Week.
Belleville Fire & Emergency Services hosted their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House. From the auto extrication demonstration and Fire Fit Challenge to the scavenger hunt, station tours, face painting and more, there was lots to check out at Fire Station 3.
“Fire Prevention Week is about giving residents the tools and knowledge they need to keep their families safe at home,” said Fire Chief and Director of Fire and Emergency Services Dan Smith. “The open house is a great opportunity to learn more about fire safety, get up close with the trucks and equipment, meet our firefighters and enjoy some fun, family-friendly activities.”
This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is Charge into Fire Safety, Safe Charging is a Superpower, which aims to educate residents about lithium-ion batteries. For more information about lithium-ion battery safety and other fire safety-related concerns, please reach out to Belleville’s Fire Prevention Division (fireprevention@belleville.ca, 613-966-6929).
