The Défi Code rouge challenge

The fourth edition of the Défi Code rouge challenge is presented by the Service de sécurité incendie de Gatineau, in collaboration with the Service de police and the Gatineau public library.

The purpose of this activity is to educate teens between 12 and 17 years of age, and make them aware of fire prevention. It encourages them to stay in school, and presents different emergency services.

If you are a high school student in Gatineau and would like to explore the world of firefighting and the trades associated with it, this contest is for you!

The program for May 15

An afternoon of really hot activities for your fellow students, and your participation in the firefighter challenge* on May 15, 2013.

* If you are in Secondary 3, 4 or 5, be sure to let us know whether you would like to take part in the firefighter challenge (limited space).

On the program:

• Firefighter challenge for Secondary 3, 4 and 5 students
• Booths promoting staying in school and fire prevention
• Free library memberships
• Fire risk awareness workshops:
• workshops on the use of portable fire extinguishers: how to put out a fire before it spreads
• workshop on firefighting, and introduction to the equipment used
• workshop on police work
• workshop on paramedic work
• Demonstrations:
• using the jaws of life on a car
• simulation of a high altitude rescue
• simulation of a kitchen fire
• Lots of prizes