R.M. of Stuartburn Fire Department
Main Street R0A 2K0 Vita, MB, Canada

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2020 During Fire Prevention Week, the RM of Stuartburn reminds residents to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! This year’s Fire Preve...ntion Week campaign is, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Canada. The majority of reported home fires started in the kitchen. Most home fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. We know cooking fires can be prevented, said Lorraine Carli, vice-president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA. Staying in the kitchen while cooking, using a timer, and avoiding distractions such as electronics or TV are steps everyone can take to keep families safe in their homes. The most important step you should take before making a meal is to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen. A cooking fire can grow quickly. Many homes are damaged and people injured by fires that could easily have been prevented. Important safety tips to keep you from having a cooking fire. Never leave cooking food unattended. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling food. If you have to leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove. If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly. Remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking. You have to be alert when cooking. You won’t be alert if you are sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or have consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy. Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool. Have a kid-free zone of at least 1 metre around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. See more

A big thank you to Clearview Vita Coop and all the staff for their support and appreciation of essential services.

Emergency Services working together for our community.

The burn ban in the RM of Stuartburn has been lifted. But remember.....burn permits are required. Contact the RM Office for details.

We sure are thankful for our community members who provided food to keep us full and energized during the flood. It made hard work somewhat easier and we couldn't have done it without your support. Thank you.