Open house returns to Laval fire stations

Laval, September 28, 2022 - On Sunday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., fire stations across Laval will be reopening their doors to the public. The event is part of Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 9 to 15, and once again celebrates the Ministère de la Sécurité publique's theme "Le premier responsable, c'est toi!

Eight of the nine fire stations strategically located throughout the region will give young and old alike the opportunity to meet firefighters in the field. Everyone will be able to see the equipment, and talk about the firefighter's job and that of prevention inspector.

"The Open House is a unique opportunity to meet the employees of the Service de sécurité incendie de Laval. The experience is festive and you can see the facilities up close while asking questions about facets of the job."

- Sandra Desmeules, member of the executive committee, Concorde-Bois-de-Boulogne city councillor responsible for public safety

Prizes to be won

Participants will have the chance to win a 72-hour emergency kit. In the event of an emergency, this kit will provide basic necessities until help arrives.

Additional information

For more information on fire prevention safety tips and other topics, contact the Fire Department or visit www.pompier.laval.ca.

For more details on the suggested contents of a 72-hour kit

For addresses of participating fire stations at the Laval Open House

It should be noted that fire station 9, located in the Vimont district, will not be taking part in this year's open house due to work in progress.

Photo credit: Sophie Poliquin                        

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