Archive 2008 – Honourable John van Dongen

October 6, 2008

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

VICTORIA – Public Safety Minister John van Dongen, Matt and Nicole Cave and Sparky the Fire Dog join fire service personnel from various South Island fire departments to recognize Fire Prevention Week in B.C.

Fire Prevention Week group photo.

Posing with Sparkie the Dog.
Minister of Public Safety John van Dongen,
Madeline Payne and her mother Margarita pose with Sparky the Fire Dog on the steps of the Legislature at the start of Fire Prevention Week.

Teaching kids how to use a fire extinguisher.
Minister of Public Safety John van Dongen
and Sir James Douglas Elementary School teacher Lauren Jong prepare to show Lauren's grades three and four students the correct way to use a fire extinguisher.

Learning how to stop, drop and roll.
As part of Fire Prevention Week activities,
Minister of Public Safety John van Dongen joins grades three and four students from Sir James Douglas Elementary School in learning how to stop, drop and roll.

Stop, drop and roll.
Stop, drop and roll.

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