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🔥 Community Fire Safety: Prevention Through Education

At Nanaimo Fire Rescue, we believe that proactive fire safety education is essential to protecting our community and reducing preventable fires. Our prevention program is built on two key pillars:

🛠️ Compliance & Investigation

Routine fire inspections and cause determination for all incidents.

📢 Public Empowerment

Customized safety training for all ages and community-wide hazard awareness campaigns.

🏠 Critical Home Hazards

Everyday items can become fire risks without proper precautions. Explore our safety topics:

Fire Prevention

Home Fire Safety

Outdoor Fire Safety

Seasonal Fire Safety

FireSmart

📚 Request Fire Safety Education

We bring fire safety education directly to your community—at no cost. Book a session tailored to your audience:

  • Schools – K–12 Fire Readiness Program
  • Businesses – Workplace Fire Warden Training
  • Community Groups – Neighborhood Preparedness Workshops
  • Senior Residences – Safe Aging Fire Clinic

 

📚 Book Your Education Session Now!

 

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Last updated: June 26, 2025

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