Residents are invited to join Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) as they kick off Fire Prevention Week at North Thornhill Community Centre (300 Pleasant Ridge Ave, Thornhill Woods) on Oct. 6th, from 10 am to 3 pm.
This fun-filled day will include children's activities, an auto extrication by VFRS, inflatable slides and obstacle course, and meet-and-greet with Sparky the Fire Dog from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children will also have the opportunity to use a fire hose, while adults can learn how to operate a fire extinguisher with hands-on training.
Fire Prevention Week is an annual educational campaign designed to prevent injuries and deaths caused by fire. This year it will be held from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12 and will focus on preventing kitchen and cooking fires.