Community invited to Fire Prevention Week Kickoff on September 26, 2026

The Oakville Fire Department is inviting residents to kick off Fire Prevention Week with a day of family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and fire safety education at the annual Fire Prevention Week Kickoff event on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oakville Fire Training Campus (1144 South Service Road West). This is a free event and registration is not required. 

Fire Prevention Week runs from October 4 to 10, and this year’s theme is “Charge into fire safety. Safe charging is a superpower”, focusing on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer.  

Come out to see exciting fire and rescue demonstrations and meet our Oakville Fire team. Participate in the junior firefighter challenge and other activities including a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog, inflatable air rides, a smoke room simulator, the junior firefighter water squirt, and other fire safety games. Kids can also check out the fire trucks, including Pumper 8, the Town’s antique fire truck.

The event is made possible thanks to McDonalds Restaurants Dorval Crossing who will provide free hot dogs while supplies last, with support from RioCan Oakville Place and Oakville Parent-Child Centre. Residents are advised to bring a refillable water bottle to use at water stations located throughout the event and are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Kerr Street Mission. 

Free parking and shuttle bus service provided by Oakville Transit will be available at the Bronte GO station. The last shuttle will leave Bronte GO at 2:45 p.m. Parking at the training campus is reserved for people with limited mobility or medical conditions. Service animals are welcome, while pets are asked to stay home.  Parking along South Service Road is prohibited and will be subject to enforcement in the interest of public safety. 

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day

Monday, September 28 is Test Your Smoke Alarm Day across Ontario. Ontarians are encouraged to test, check, and maintain their smoke alarms.  

Residents can prepare for Test Your Smoke Alarm Day at the kickoff event by stopping by the Test Your Smoke Alarm Station to learn more about and test these life-saving devices and to take the pledge to regularly test smoke alarms. 

Quotes

“Our event combines fun and fire safety tips. Our fire service and community partners will show everyone a good time, so join us!"
– Mayor Rob Burton 

“Safe purchasing, charging, and recycling practices for lithium-ion batteries can prevent fires and save lives. Join us on September 26 to meet fire crews and learn valuable safety tips and information that can help keep your loved ones safe. Don’t forget about Test Your Smoke Alarm Day on September 28, where a small act can have a major community impact. Working smoke alarms save lives.” 
–  Fire Chief Paul Boissoneault, Oakville Fire Department