Statistics show that, on average, fire kills eight people each week in Canada. And, according to Fire Prevention Canada, residential fires account for 73% of theses fatalities.
Fire Prevention Week occurs annually in Canada and the United States. Each year's campaign centres on a particular them. Consider the 2015 logo above.
About Sparky the Fire Dog. Sparky the Fire Dog® was created for NFPA in 1951 and has been the organization's official mascot and spokesdog ever since. He is a widely recognized firesafety icon that is beloved by children and adults alike.