To celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Domino’s Pizza and the Courtenay and Comox fire departments are once again partnering to reward residents who have working smoke alarms in their homes with free pizza.
On Friday, October 10, when Comox and Courtenay residents in single residential homes, duplexes and townhouses call Domino’s Pizza between 5 and 9 p.m., they may find their pizza is delivered with the help of Comox or Courtenay firefighters.
Domino's Pizza
- 1599 Cliffe Ave #12, Courtenay, 250-334-3333
- Comox Mall, 778-431-0222
With the customer’s permission, fire fighters will arrive by fire truck and inspect household smoke alarms to make sure they are working. Those with functioning smoke alarms will get their pizza for free. Households will be chosen at random and as resources are available.
If a smoke alarm requires new batteries, the fire fighters will replace them. For eligible residents without a working smoke alarm, firefighters may arrange for a return visit to install a battery-powered smoke alarm for free.
This is the ninth year the Courtenay Fire Department has partnered with Domino’s Pizza to reward customers with the potential for a free pizza during Fire Prevention Week. Comox Fire Rescue joined the initiative in 2020.
Fire Prevention Week runs from October 5 to 11. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety!” This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign works to educate everyone about using lithium-ion batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to these batteries.
Key tips to remember:
- Buy only listed products. When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery look for a safety certification mark such as UL, ETL, or CSA. This means it meets important safety standards.
- Charge devices safely. Always use the cords that came with the product to charge. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Buy new chargers from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved. Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged.
- Recycle batteries responsibly. Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could start a fire. Recycle your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location.