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Did you know that in Ontario, cooking and heating are among the leading causes for starting home fires?
Here are some easy steps to help you prevent home fires:
- stand by your pan - never leave your stove unattended while cooking
- candles are a glowing concern - if you are leaving the room put it out
- time for a check up - have your heating equipment checked by a qualified service technician
- lighters and matches in the hands of children can become deadly weapons - put them out of reach or remove them from house completely
- ensure smoke detectors are tested on a monthly basis and change the batteries annually
- have an escape plan - practice makes perfect, do it while testing smoke detectors
Fire prevention this is year is during the week of October 5 to 11 2008.
Having a working smoke detector and practicing your escape plan are essential toward ensuring everyone gets out safely in case of a fire.
We have smoke detectors that are available and if installation is required we will be there to help you.
Contact names:
Art Lester, Fire Prevention Captain
Tom Fenn, Fire Prevention
Bob Allingham, Fire Chief
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