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Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape!

The Town of Faro and the Faro Volunteer Fire Department are joining Yukon’s Fire Marshals in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM, October 9-15, 2022. This year’s campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape TM”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme. “It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different,” said Kieth Austin, a/ Fire Chief. “Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them!” The Town of Faro, in conjunction with the Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Community BBQ & Recruitment Night in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” We would like to thank the Yukon Fire Marshals for supporting this event. Follow the Town of Faro’s Facebook Page or check out the Website for more information about Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department. For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and fun games, visit fpw.org and sparky.org.

 Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.  Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.  Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.  Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.  Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.

The Town of Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Community Barbeque

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022 Time 12:00—2:00 p.m. Location: The Old Fire Hall

Come out and learn about the important roll community fire departments play. Bring the Kids for Fire Truck Tours. Registration Tables will be set up for anyone wanting more information about joining Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department.

Volunteers Needed

Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department is looking for New Members. If you are able to volunteer please consider joining Faro’s Fire Department. Volunteer Requirements:

 Atleast18 Years of Age  Receive Medical Clearance from a

Health Professional  Complete a Criminal Records

Check with a Vulnerable Sector

Screening from the RCMP;  Attend Wednesday Night Fire

Practices. Fire Fighters receives an honorarium for their service. The Faro Volunteer Fire Department is accepting 2 Fire Explorers aged 16 &17, parental permission is required. Forms are available from the Town Office or at the School.