Bill 194 2002

An Act to proclaim
Fire Prevention Week
and Firefighter Recognition Day

Preamble

Every year in Ontario, fires cause a great deal of damage to property and injury to people. Fortunately, in recent years, great progress has been made in reducing the damage and in having the public adopt safety measures to avoid fires. The progress is due in large part to the work of firefighters.

Fire fighting is one of the most dangerous professions. Firefighters working on behalf of the people of Ontario are called upon to take extraordinary risks every day in order to protect the public from the dangers posed by fires and other life-threatening situations. Many firefighters have given their lives in the performance of their duties.

It is appropriate to promote public awareness of the importance of fire safety and prevention and to recognize the contribution of firefighters in protecting the public from the dangers posed by fires and other life-threatening situations.

Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Fire Prevention Week

1. The week in each year that begins on a Sunday and in which October 9 falls is proclaimed as Fire Prevention Week.

Firefighter Recognition Day

2. The Saturday that is the last day in Fire Prevention Week in each year is proclaimed as Firefighter Recognition Day.

Commencement

3. This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short title

4. The short title of this Act is the Fire Prevention Week and Firefighter Recognition Day Act, 2002.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill proclaims the week in each year that begins on a Sunday and in which October 9 falls as Fire Prevention Week. It also proclaims the Saturday that is the last day in that week as Firefighter Recognition Day.