Learn Not to Burn Program Wraps Up

October 13, 2026

Fall is always a busy time for our Fernie Fire and Emergency Services team who have just wrapped up school visits and fire safety talks for 300 K-2 students and completed the 2026 Learn Not to Burn program for all Grade 3 students at the Fernie Academy and EIDES!

The Learn Not to Burn program runs for 4 weeks, with weekly classroom visits teaching students about fire safety—highlighting the importance of working smoke alarms, having a family escape plan, and knowing how to call 911.

The program ended last week, with one lucky student selected from each class to become a "Fire Chief for the Day." The five students spent the day with Fernie firefighters, practiced some fire ground "training," met with the Deputy Mayor and Fire Chief, and were well fed by White Birch Cafe and Dairy Queen. Thank you to local businesses for their ongoing support of the program!

FIrefighters and Deputy Mayor with five students in front of City Hall