Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services visited students at Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School on November 2, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

By Joel Mendelson

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services names annual ‘Fire Chief for a Day’

Nov 2, 2023 | 3:57 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge firefighters honoured Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School student Ryder Davenport with the title of ‘Fire Chief for a Day’ on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

For over a decade, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has bestowed the title on a student during Fire Prevention Week, which has happened in Lethbridge since 1922. This year, Fire Prevention Week was recognized October 8 to 14.

Fire Prevention Officer Neil Jesse said, “Fire Prevention Week actually entails all the public. The premise of it is for adults, students, really anybody, because lots of fires can be prevented, and it really starts at home.”

As ‘Fire Chief for a Day’, Davenport was given a fire suit. He will also get to go on a tour of the fire station, and ride in one of the service’s trucks.

Ryder Davenport with his father. Davenport was named ‘Fire Chief for a Day’ by Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services, November 2, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

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When asked how he felt about receiving the title, Davenport said it made him feel “excited”, and he received the honour by putting his name in a draw.

Jesse stressed the importance of having a predetermined plan in the event that there is a fire inside your home. He also would like to remind everyone to check their fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Smoke detectors expire after 10 years.

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