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Safety Education and Fire Prevention

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is committed to educating the public to create a safer community. Fire Prevention Officers are active in the community throughout the year sharing fire safety messages with Lethbridge residents, big and small.​

 

Each October, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services recognizes Fire Prevention Week. This is a time to promote an annual theme that helps educate residents on fire safety. 

The 2024 campaign, “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you,” focuses on three important steps:

  1. Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home. 
  2. Test your smoke alarms monthly to ensure they are in good working condition.
  3. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years or sooner if they stop working. 

A home can burn quickly, leaving families with only a short window of time to escape once a fire starts. Properly functioning smoke alarms provide that early alert.

Every second counts when a fire breaks out, and the early warning provided by working smoke alarms can be lifesaving. Residents are encouraged to take action to make sure their smoke alarms work for them! 

Backyard fire pits in residential areas are allowed unless a city-wide fire ban is in effect.

Backyard fire pits must comply with all requirements outlined in the Open Burning Bylaw, including proper construction, fuel type (clean, dry firewood only), supervision and safe extinguishment. Review the Backyard Fire Safety & Open Burning Rules brochure

Help keep Lethbridge safe from fire incidents with our Fire Safety First brochure. This informative guide provides practical tips for everyone, focusing on minimizing fire risks, reducing hazards and performing regular safety checks. By following these essential fire safety practices, we can create a safer community together. 

The Lethbridge Fire Prevention Bureau has partnered with Community Safety Net to present Fire Safety - Smart choices for LIFE, a family resource to educate and protect our youth. This initiative provides young people in our community with effective tools for preventing and reacting to fires. In addition, it offers parents practical ideas on keeping their home and children fire-safe.

The Fire Prevention Bureau has changed their process for booking Fire Extinguisher Training. Please fill out the request form below and a Fire Prevention Officer will get back to you as soon as possible.

 

If you need to recharge or dispose of a fire extinguisher, please contact:

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) welcomes schools, community groups and support organizations to visit our working fire stations. 

These tours are designed to:

  • Show how firefighters work and train every day. 
  • Explain firefighter tools, trucks and safety gear.
  • Teach simple, life-saving fire-safety tips your group can practice at home or at work. 

Please note - our focus is public education; we do not host private celebrations or birthday parties. 

Booking at a glance

Detail What to know
When
  • Morning (between 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Afternoon (between 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
  • Evening (at 7 p.m.)
Group size Up to 25 people (one adult for every five children)
Age minimum Participants must be 4 years or older
Lead time Book 4-8 weeks in advance 
Tour length 45-60 minutes
Stations
  • Station #2 (10 Jerry Potts Blvd. W)
  • Station #4 (2825 5 Ave N)
  • Station #5 (301 Macleod Dr W)
Accessibility Let us know about mobility or sensory needs when booking.
Parking Limited on-site - please carpool.
Emergencies Crews remain on duty; tours may pause or end if a call occurs. Keep transport available to leave if required. We will gladly reschedule if your tour is cancelled. 
Important Reminders
  • Tours are offered as operational capacity allows. All requests are reviewed case-by-case and confirmed by email. If your preferred dates are unavailable, we'll suggest alternate options. 
  • Do not arrive more than five minutes before your confirmed tour time. 

School Fire Drills are carried out every year in September and October by the Fire Prevention Bureau.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services operation crews may visit  some homes to check smoke alarms, free of charge, and make sure they are working effectively.

Smoke alarm facts:

  • It is recommended that smoke detectors are changed every 10 years
  • Smoke detectors have an expiry date and may stop working once this date is reached
  • If intermittent beeping is occurring, the smoke detector may need new batteries

If you would like your smoke alarms checked, please fill out this form.

If you have any questions, contact the fire prevention bureau, 403-320-3811 or fireprevention@lethbridge.ca

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services can provide a variety of educational sessions customized to different groups including: 

  • School presentations (pre-K to grade 12)
  • Sparky program (3-6 years old)
  • Fire Safety Talk (one-on-one for parents concerned with children playing with fire) 

Additional presentations can be arranged by filling out the Public Education Event Request Form.

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