BWG Proclaims Fire Prevention Week 2023

Fire Prevention Week

October 8-14, 2023

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s Fire and Emergency Services is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our Town; and 

WHEREAS: Fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are where people are at greatest risk from fire; and 

WHEREAS: Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, with nearly (49 percent) of all home fires involving cooking equipment; and 

WHEREAS: Cooking is also the leading cause of home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires and related deaths.

WHEREAS: Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of  October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which  began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage, killing more than 250 people, leaving 100,000 homeless, and burning more  than 2,000 acres of land; and

WHEREAS: This year’s campaign theme is Cooking safety starts with YOU™ to educate everyone about simple but important actions people can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That His Worship Mayor James Leduc and Members of Council proclaim October 8-14, 2023, as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Join us for Fire Prevention Week Activities 

BWG Fire & Emergency Services is hosting daily activities throughout  
Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14) in schools and on social media.