Fire Prevention Week, Oct 4–10 2020

Summary#

This is a proclamation by Governor General Julie Payette that names the week starting October 4, 2020 and ending October 10, 2020 as Fire Prevention Week. It also names Saturday, October 10, 2020 as Fire Service Recognition Day and promotes the 2020 theme "SERVE UP FIRE SAFETY IN THE KITCHEN!".

What it does#

• Designates the week from October 4, 2020 to October 10, 2020 as Fire Prevention Week.
• Designates Saturday, October 10, 2020 as Fire Service Recognition Day.
• Announces the 2020 theme: "SERVE UP FIRE SAFETY IN THE KITCHEN!".
• Urges federal, provincial and municipal authorities to intensify fire prevention activities during that week.

Who's affected#

• People who cook at home or work in places with kitchens — the theme focuses on kitchen fire safety.
• Local fire departments and firefighters, who may be publicly recognized on October 10, 2020.
• Federal, provincial and municipal governments and public-safety groups, which are asked to step up prevention and awareness efforts.
• The general public, who may see extra safety messaging, events, or campaigns that week.

Why it matters#

• It promotes awareness about preventing fires, especially kitchen fires, which are a common cause of home fires.
• It encourages governments and fire services to run outreach, inspections, or public education during the named week.
• It formally recognizes firefighters for their work.
• This is a public-awareness proclamation, not a new law or a change in legal obligations.