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Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign

March 19, 2016

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) – Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign includes a 10-point Action Plan detailing responsibilities, timelines and estimated costs (attached). Action items: 

  1. INAC to consult with NAN First Nations regarding funding and legislation 
  2. Develop a Fire Protection Strategy for NAN communities 
  3. Establish a funding model based on identified needs 
  4. Build First Nation capacity to manage fire protection and prevention 
  5. Develop a regional First Nations fire protection authority 
  6. Implement a communications protocol for government fire policy and legislation 
  7. Establish long-term commitment for Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign 
  8. Implement Wood Energy Technology Training for all NAN First Nations 
  9. Utilize partnerships with municipalities to conduct training initiatives 
  10. Build upon INAC’s Be Fire Safe program and Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign smoke detector initiatives