National Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States and Canada, beginning on the first Sunday in October and ending the following Saturday, which is also designated Fire Service Recognition Day. In Canada, the observance is meant to express appreciation for the many public services rendered by members of the Canadian fire service.
The Canada Post Office Department issued a 5 cent commemorative stamp, designed by Arthur Donald Price, promoting fire safety during National Fire Prevention Week, October 9, 1957.
Essays
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
Slogan
HELP PREVENT FIRES slogan
London, October 9, 1956 (First Day of Issue)
First Day Covers
Corner Card
(Not in author's collection)
Usages
Domestic Forward Letter
Forest to Toronto, December 29, 1956
5 cents forward letter rate
US Surface Letter
Toronto to Ithaca, October 22, 1956
5 cents US surface letter rate
UPU Surface Letter
Toronto to Speiz, Switzerland, November 25, 1956
6 cents UPU surface letter rate
International Air Mail
Windsor to Hronov, Czechoslovakia, January 2, 1957
15 cents one-half ounce international air mail rate to Europe