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City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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Media Advisory

October 4, 2024

Mayor Olivia Chow and Toronto Fire Services to kick off Fire Prevention Week

Tomorrow, Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) will join members of Toronto Fire Services to kick off Fire Prevention Week™ and to commemorate 150 years of dedicated fire protection services in Toronto. Open to all residents, this family-friendly event will feature fire safety demonstrations and educational displays, as well as an opportunity to meet the firefighters who serve our community.

Date: Saturday, October 5
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Toronto Fire Academy, 895 Eastern Ave.
Note: Opportunity for media to capture photos and b-roll

Through education, prevention and emergency response, Toronto Fire Services has provided world-class fire protection services to Toronto residents for more than 150 years. Fire prevention is the first line of defence. This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” is focused on educating everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.

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Media contact: Toronto Fire Services, firemedia@toronto.ca

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