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2015 Fire Prevention Week Theme

Keep your family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep?

Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. In fact, having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half!

When it comes to smoke alarms, it’s about “location, location, location” The key message of this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 4-10, is to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement. Larger homes may need more alarms.

NFPA is excited to share this important information so everyone better understands the life-saving value of home smoke alarms. Visit http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/fireprevention-week — NFPA's "Smoke Alarm Central" for more information.

SMS Equipment supports Fire Prevention Week

Here's some things you need to know!

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home.

• Test your smoke alarms every month.

• When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.

• Replace all smoke alarms in your home every 10 years

Please go to National Fire Prevention Association website www.nfpa.org for more information regarding Fire Prevention Week; installing smoke alarms, testing and replacing.

Reproduced from NFPAs Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org. © 2015 NFPA

SMS EquipmentFiressupports Fire Prevention Week can be prevented with regular professional maintenance.

Contact your local SMS Equipment branch for details.

SMS Equipment supports Fire Prevention Week

Fires can be prevented with regular professional maintenance. Contract your local SMS Equipment branch for details.

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Smoke alarmS are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.

SAFETY TIPS

KKK Install smoke alarms inside and outside each bedroom and sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement.

KKK Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.

KKK It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms.

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KKK Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.

KKK There are two kinds of alarms. Ionization smoke alarms are quicker to warn about flaming fires.

Photoelectric alarms are quicker to warn about smoldering fires. It is best to use both types of alarms in the home.

KKK A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove.

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FACTS Smoke alarms should be installed inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level. Smoke alarms should be connected so when one sounds, they all sound. Most homes do not have this level of protection.

Roughly 3 out of 5 fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or the alarms are not working.

KKK People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers.

KKK Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

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The RDEK salutes our volunteer firefighters in Hosmer, Jaffray and Baynes Lake.

Main Office Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

We Salute Our Local Fire Fighters For their selflessness and bravery, we salute the men and women of our fire department.

Fernie Fire Rescue will be putting our community first during Fire Prevention Week, just as they do throughout the entire year.

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• Optimum location for wall mounts is at least 15 cm (6 inches) from the ceiling but not more than 30 cm (19 inches) from it.

• Avoid installing where the temperature is less than 5oC (41oF) or exceeds 48oC (119oF).

• Keep alarms away from doors and windows.

• Never locate an alarm in front of an air register, fans or vents.

• Keep alarms at least 60 cm (2 feet) from any corner.

• Don't recess an alarm.

• Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 30 cm (one foot) rise per 2.4 m (eight feet) horizontally should be located on the high side of the room.

• Avoid locating an alarm at the peak of an "A" frame type ceiling.

• Never paint a smoke alarm.

• Keep alarms 60 to 90 cm (two to three feet) away from light fixtures.

When having an alarm connected into the electrical wiring system of a house you should: • Use a qualified electrical contractor.

• Never install the alarm in the electrical circuit except at the main panel. Alarms must also never be installed in a circuit connected to an on/off switch.

• Check the alarm when installation is complete.

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During Fire Prevention Week we are given the opportunity to tell all of our firefighters just how much they are appreciated and to thank them for all they do to keep our community safe.

We salute our firefighters for their dedication and commitment to fire rescue, skills training, and promoting community fire safety awareness and education.

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Fernie Fire Department

Fernie Fire Rescue Team

Back L-R: Chief Ted Ruiter, Brad Filgate, Corey Robinson, Dustin St. Jean, Kyle Owen, Brendan Morgan (Training Officer) Front L-R: Trevor Fairweather, Tyson Schmidt, Mike Lennox, Hannah Sullivan, Steve Kallies, Chris Noob

Hosmer Fire Department

Hosmer Volunteer Fire Department

L-R: Glenn Wallman, Norm Nordstrom, Jeanine Smith, Elise Bryant, Shelley Vaness, and Neil Thompson Missing: Bert Eckel, David Barrett, Mark Ehmann, Spenser Olson, Tania Wallman, Elijah Thompson

Sparwood Fire Department Sparwood Fire Rescue Team

Back L-R: Jr. Firefighter, Bob Larson, Keyton Kunst, Alex Isaacs, Colten Kunst, Jacob Isaacs, Sam Buick, James Bosma, Willy Mortimer, Tom Bremner, Ray Joss, Jr. Firefighter Jordan Nelson Front L-R: Dwayne Matatall, Cpt. Sheldon Tennant, Cpt. Jerry Scarff, Lt. Duane Nelson, Asst. Chief Karl Ehrler, Chief Jim Jones, Deputy Chief Dean Spry, Cpt. Gene Olsen, Lt. Al Laidlaw, Safety Officer Darrick Lawson, Cpt. Mike Harrington, Cpt. Ken Syrja Missing: Cpt. Preston Engel, Chris Hegedus, Training Officer Brad Hogg, Cpt. Scott Holberton, Safety Officer Matt Huryn, Daniel Hutchinson, Daniel Piderman, Jen Price, Pete Race, Andrew Schmitz, Lt. Chad Singleton

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Jaffray Fire Department

Jaffray Fire Rescue Team

Picture – Jaffray Fire Truck L-R: Ian de Jong, Sandy de Jong, Dave Boreen, Willy Rayman, Kathy McAleese, Cindy Lightburn, Dan Fediuk, Jacky Stotts, Guillaume Courmont, Gael Darandovas, Laurent Leonetti, Mark Johnson, Ernie Froese (Ft Garry Fire Trucks) Missing: Clint Ewasiuk, JP Braaten, Yann Loranger, Viktor Mouchet, Dan Carlyle, Troy Carlyle, Lynn Carlyle, Shari Fabiano, Todd Beninger, Michael Fediuk.

Baynes Lake / Elko Fire Department Baynes Lake / Elko Fire Rescue Team

Back L-R: Len Holmgren (Elko), Julie Holmgren (Elko), Fred Frehner (Elko), Angela Fregin (Elko), Paul Wills (Baynes Lake), Shanna Wills (Baynes Lake), Willy Rayman (Jaffray) Front L-R: Dean Haarstad (Elko), Anissa Haarstad (Elko), Shayne Webster (Elko), Kat Boag-Munroe (Baynes Lake) Missing: Baynes Lake - Rob Prevost, Jim Cosens, Dave Sutherland, Alan Agate, JT Ewasiuk, Kayla Ewasiuk, Sean Ebbern, Judy Ebbern, Steve Ebbern, Pennee Harris, Greg Harris, Sharon Leeper, Greg Dyble, Janet Baher, Bonnie Kari, Sandy Helfrich, Luan Willemse. Elko – Mark Johnson, Corlyn Haarstad, Shayne Webster Jr., Dena Webster, Hunter Webster, Colten Webster, Joe McPhee, Daigen Wilson, Dennis Wilkinson, Ilona Webster.

Elkford Fire Department

Elkford Fire Rescue Team

Back L-R: Gary Tucker, Misty Shinners Front L-R: Harvey MacPherson, Gary Shiosaki, Deputy Chief Corey Kortmeyer, Doug Wilde, Patrick Milan, Louis Bourgeois, Bruce White, Sheldon Thiel, Dustin Smith, Brad Cromey, Jason Kaiser, Derik Finlay Missing: Chief Bernie Van Tighem, Elov Simmons, Neil Hawthorne, Bobbie-Lee Houseman, Lydon Simmons, David Olsen, Pat Sorensen, Maggie Noftall, Christopher Olsen, Derek Chamberlain, James Mills

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My Fire Inspection Checklist Become an official Safety Inspector!

If the item on your list is SAFE, color the circle next to it GREEN.

Make sure your home is safe and inspect for risks. Ask a grown-up for help.

Electrical cords are in good condition (not damaged).

If the item on your list is UNSAFE, color the circle next to it RED. If your are NOT SURE if item on the list is safe, color the circle YELLOW.

The clothes dryer has a clean vent and filter (no lint build-up).

Appliances and lights are plugged into separate electrical outlets.

A grown-up always stays in the kitchen whenever food is cooking on the stovetop.

All smoke alarms work when tested by a grown-up.

All extension cords are used safely (not under carpets or across walking areas).

All escape routes are clear of clutter and easily accessible.

Portable space heaters are 3 feet away from anything that can burn.

Curtains and other things that can burn are away from the stovetop.

The furnace has been inspected in the past year.

Portable space heaters are off whenever a grown-up leaves the room and goes to sleep.

The chimney has been inspected and cleaned in the past year.

If any of your circles are YELLOW or RED, ask a grown-up to make it safe.

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Mayor McKerracher, Council, and the District of Elkford Staff would like to sincerely thank all of our dedicated Volunteer Fire Fighters who work to keep our community and homes safe.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week is from October 4th to 10th, 2015. Our theme this year is “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep”. To commemorate this important week, Elkford Fire Rescue will be hosting an Open House

Saturday, October 3rd at the Fire Hall located at 2300 Balmer Drive from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. We cordially invite you and your family to attend this event. We will be providing information on home fire safety, including smoke alarms and fire safety planning.

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