FORT McMURRAY — Fire prevention teams will visit more than 1,000 homes across four Fort McMurray neighbourhoods this spring and summer as part of a program aimed at improving household fire safety.
Regional Emergency Services says crews will conduct door-to-door visits in Bear Ridge, Cartier Heights, Cartier Mobile Home Park and Timber Heights, offering free home fire safety inspections and alarm checks.
The municipality says residents whose smoke alarms or carbon monoxide detectors are outdated, missing or not functioning properly will be eligible for free replacement devices.
Fire Marshal Nick Brenner said the goal of the program is to help residents identify fire risks and ensure homes are equipped with working alarms.
He said functioning smoke alarms significantly improve the chances of escaping safely during a house fire.
The Home Fire Safety Program is designed to encourage residents to review emergency preparedness measures and verify alarms are properly installed and operational.
Municipal officials say residents who prefer not to participate in an in-person inspection can complete an online home safety assessment instead.
The initiative is delivered by Regional Emergency Services and supported through funding from the Enbridge Pipelines Fueling Futures Grant, along with contributions from ATCO and TC Energy.
The municipality says the inspections are intended to reduce fire risks and improve safety awareness in neighbourhoods across the region.
Residents with questions about the program can contact Pulse or visit the municipality’s website for additional information.
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