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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1967
Page
8
Fire authorities warn that indirect economic losses from production disruption and job impact push total annual fire costs to at least 750 million dollars. They stress that the burden touches workers and taxpayers alike in workplaces and homes.
Acton honors its firefighters in a full page feature sponsored by leading Acton merchants and businessmen, highlighting their service, readiness, and community commitment. The edition spotlights heroic acts, training efforts, and the department’s ongoing partnership with local business support groups.
Record shows 10 year totals by group across Canada with children leading fatalities. Children 2 311 deaths, men 2 278, women 1 205, and yearly breakdowns show fluctuating counts across years.
The Acton Volunteer Fire Department pledges 24 hour readiness to protect life and property. Citizens are urged to inspect homes and businesses now and cooperate with fire inspectors during Fire Prevention Week, October 8 to October 14.
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