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 Halloween Safety Tips . . .
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Change your clocks, change your smoke alarm batteries! 
Life is complicated enough. Why not simplify by combining two tasks? When you change your clocks on November 2, 2008, take the time to also change your smoke alarm batteries and keep your family safe. . . .
For more information, read this material on smoke alarm safety
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Fire Prevention Week Campaign - 
Fire Prevention Week is an important annual even that takes place across North America. The designated week serves as reminder of the importance of fire safety and fire prevention.
Your home should be a safe haven. But do you regularly check for home fire hazards? If not, there is the potential for danger. That’s why the theme for this year is “It’s Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!”
During this time the Lethbridge Fire Prevention Bureau will spread the word within the community that with a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires – cooking, heating, electrical and smoking materials is within their power.
Please call the Fire Prevention at 320-3811 if you have any questions regarding Fire Prevention week or access the website at:
2008 Fire Prevention Week - Alberta Emergency Management Agency
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Fire Bans
For any information on local fire bans, please contact Ken Knox, Chief Fire Marshal at the Fire Prevention Office 403-320-3811. For information on fire bans in Alberta go to albertafirebans.ca.
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Open Burning Bylaw #5431 
When used safely and properly, fire pits can provide many seasons of enjoyment. Bylaw #5431 outlines the requirements for the construction and use of fire pits within the City of Lethbridge to help protect the safety of citizens. Open Burning Bylaw #5431
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Extinguish High Blood Pressure
The great news is that high blood pressure can be controlled. And that's important because you can actually lower your risk of a heart attack and stroke if you keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. In fact, by controlling your blood pressure you can reduce your risk of stroke by 40%.
START NOW. Have your blood pressure checked by a firefighter - for free!
It’s easy! Just drop by one of the following fire halls between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week! If we are out on a call, wait a few minutes or try a bit later.
#1 Station 421—6th Avenue South 320-4152
#2 Station 10 Jerry Potts Blvd West 320-4207
#3 Station 2614—16 Avenue South 320-4162
Available to persons who are 18 years of age or older.
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Fireworks Prohibited in the City of Lethbridge 
For any celebration, leave the fireworks display to the trained professionals. Fireworks used by amateurs result in severe burns, lacerations, blindness, and amputations.
For the safety of our residents, the City of Lethbridge prohibits the discharge of fireworks and does not issue permits for the sale or purchase of fireworks.
The City of Lethbridge urges surrounding communities to join them in following the Alberta Fire Code regulations regarding fireworks.
Check this website for more information.
For further information contact:
Ken Knox, Chief Fire Marshall (320-3811)
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