PAGE TWENTY The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 2, 2009
“STAY FIRE SMART! DON’T GET BURNED©.” OCTOBER 4 - 10, 2009
Fire Safety week is coming - but practice safety all year round During National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4 to 10,
attention is focused on promoting fire safety and preven-
IT’S FIRE PREVENTION WEEK!
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tion. However people should practice fire safety all year long. Many potential fire hazards go undetected because people simply do not take steps to fireproof their home. Many bedroom fires are caused by misuse or poor maintenance of electrical devices, careless use of candles, smoking in bed, and children playing with matches and lighters. Most potential hazards can be addressed with a little common sense.
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Install and maintain a working smoke alarm outside of every sleep area and remember to change the battery at least once a year. Designate two escape routes from each bedroom and practice them regularly. Teach everyone the Stop, Drop, and Roll technique in case clothing catches on fire. Avoid storing old mattresses in the home or garage.
Fire Prevention Week
STAY FIRE SMART ! DON’T GET BURNED OCTOBER 3-9 2009 Fire Department Open House Saturday, October 3 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fire Department Headquarters, corner of Wyndham & Wellington. Free parking at Fountain St. parking lot
TORONTO - Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4 to 10 and this year’s theme is Stay Fire Smart. Don't Get Burned addresses the leading causes of fires in Ontario, including cooking, heating equipment, electrical equipment, cigarettes, candles and matches and lighters. “Almost all fires are pre-
ventable,” said Pat Burke, Fire Marshal of Ontario. “That’s why every year during Fire Prevention Week, fire departments across the province organize a variety of activities within their communities to promote the many ways throughout the year that people can keep their families safe from fire.”
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PREVENTION
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Sparky the Fire Dog Junior Firefighter Challenge Fire safety games Guelph Fire Museum
Stay fire smart! The Guelph Fire Department encourages residents to stay fire smart! Visit guelph.ca/fire for fire safety tips to prevent home fires.
Date
Time
Location
Sunday, October 4
10am - 2pm Canadian Tire, Stone Road
Fire Prevention display and Fire Safety Trailer
Thursday, October 8
4pm- 8pm
Fire Safety Trailer
West End Community Centre
Activity
The Arthur Area Fire Dept & Sparky Invites you to join us
Saturday October 3rd | 10am-3pm
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Oct. 4 in history On Oct 4, 1922, one of the ten worst disasters in Canadian history swept through the Temiskaming District. A series of brush fires started by homesteaders to the north quickly grew out of control. Soon a raging brush fire, covering 648 square miles, descended on Haileybury. Only the stately homes along "Millionaires' Row" were spared. In Haileybury alone, 90% of the town was destroyed, leaving 3500 people homeless and 11 dead, and $2,000,000 in property damage.
October 4-10 Come Visit us on
Saturday October 10
at the Fire Hall 381 Main St. N. Mount Forest
10am - 2pm
Join us for a BBQ, coffee & pop, donations to Camp Bucko
“Smoke Alarms Save Lives” See you at our Open House!
A few important safety tips to remember to prevent a fire from occurring in a home include: Have the heating system inspected annually by a qualified technician. Avoid overloading a circuit with “octopus outlets.” If additional outlets or circuits are required, have them installed by a licensed electrician. Encourage smokers to smoke outside. If people have been smoking in the house, check behind chairs and sofa cushions for cigarette butts before going to bed. Keep all fire starting materials out of the sight and reach of children. Keep lit candles away from children and pets and blow out all candles before leaving a room. Remember, when you go out blow out. “Smoke alarms can provide the early notification to safely get out. Develop a home fire escape plan and practise it to make sure everyone can get out quickly.” It is the law to have working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OPEN HOUSE
- A safety message from Sparky
Teach kids that matches, lighters, and candles are “tools, not toys.” If you suspect that a child is playing with fire, check under beds and in closets for telltale signs like burned matches. Matches and lighters should be stored securely. To find free fire safety educational games and interactive resources on fire prevention, visit the Sleep Products Safety Council website.
‘Stay fire smart; don’t get burned”
• Test smoke detectors monthly • Check Fire Extinguishers annually • Clean chimneys at least annually • Know grease and electrical hazards • Store paints and propane correctly • Plan and know your escape route • Know your emergency Location #
100 YEARS OF SERVICE
FREE barbecue and cake Tour the fire station Fire service demos Antique fire trucks
For example, be sure to keep flammable items like bedding, clothes and curtains at least three feet away from portable heaters or lit candles, and never smoke in bed. Also, items such as appliances or electric blankets should not be operated if they have frayed power cords, and electrical outlets should never be overloaded. Fire safety checklist
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Plan your escape Know two ways out Have Practice Drills Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations SPARKY will be in Attendance
Mount Forest Fire Department Township of Wellington North
911
Fire, Police or Ambulance
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“STAY FIRE SMART! DON’T GET BURNED©.” OCTOBER 4 - 10, 2009
Fire Prevention Week: Stay fire smart; don’t get burned Staying alive could depend on following some of these fire safety tips. Make a family fire escape plan and keep that escape routes free of obstructions. Practice the plan often, and keep these pointers in mind; they will tell you ideas from those who know what it takes to get out alive: Stay calm. Sound a warning. If you awaken to a smokefilled room, crawl below the smoke to safety. Check the doors to see if they are warm. A warm door may mean that there is a fire on the other side. Use an alternate exit, if possible. Get everyone out; wrap children in blankets if necessary - and do not take time to
get dressed because it could kill you. Close the doors behind you as you evacuate. That will slow down the fire. If it is safe to do so, turn off all appliances as you leave. If hair or clothing should catch on fire, smother the flames with a towel, blanket, or other thick material, or stop, drop and roll out the flames. Get medical attention as soon as possible. Call the local fire services from a safe location. Do not delay. There are also ways to be ready for fires. Check your smoke alarm regularly and replace the battery as necessary. Avoid careless smoking. Use ashtrays and never smoke
in bed Avoid unsafe cooking practices. Use caution when frying and keep a lid close by to cover a pot of hot grease in case it catches fire. Avoid storing unnecessary flammable liquids in the home or attached garage. Never store propane cylinders in a home or
attached garage. Do not use unsafe electrical appliances. Discard frayed extension cords and do not use them as permanent wiring. Do not overload circuits. Twice a year, tighten fuses in the panel or check circuit breakers for free operation. Ensure that the wood-stove
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“Stay Fire Smart - Don’t get Burned” • “Working” Smoke alarms SAVE Lives! Check yours monthly! It’s the Law! • Know and Practice your “Fire Escape Plan” • NEVER leave a burning candle unattended
Have a SAFE Fire Prevention Week from your friends at the Centre Wellington Fire & Rescue Fergus & Elora Stations For more information on fire safety please contact: Tom Mulvey, Public Safety Officer 519-843-1950 or tmulvey@centrewellington.ca
Office #: 519-821-3010 Cell #: 519-837-0690
The Minto Fire Department encourages everyone to create and practice a Fire Escape Plan for their family. Figure out where your meeting place is outside of the house and figure 2 ways out of every room. This is a great exercise you can do with family. If you have any questions, you can contact the Minto Fire Department 519-343-3735.
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October 4th - 10th, 2009
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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
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“STAY FIRE SMART” DON’T GET BURNED
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 10, 9-12pm at the Rockwood Fire Hall
JOIN US FOR THE FIRE FIGHTERS BREAKFAST at Rockmosa 8-12pm Adults $7.00 Children $5.00 All proceeds to the new Rockwood Medical Centre
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Are your smoke alarms in working order?
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Door to door Smoke alarm program in Rockwood starting Monday evenings in October HAVE A FIRE ESCAPE PLAN. Know at least 2 ways out of every room, if possible, and a meeting place outside. PRACTICE YOUR ESCAPE PLAN TWICE PER YEAR.