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In Case of Fire … In Your Apartment Building If You Discover a Fire Leave the area of danger Close all doors in your path of exit Sound the Fire[…]
Monthly Archive: January 2007
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Hazards At Home – Hidden Hazards in Your Home
The Most Painful Burn Is The One You Could Have Prevented Among the hidden hazards in your home, there are two especially harmful to children: Flammable liquids, like gasoline and[…]
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Gasoline Handling & Storage Fire Safety Tips
Gasoline is an important part of our day-to-day lives. We use it to fuel our cars and trucks, as well as our lawnmowers, weed trimmers, boats, a variety of off-road[…]
Fire Escape Plan
Instituting a home fire escape plan is one of the most important actions that you can take to protect your life, and the lives of your loved ones. The Windsor[…]
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Cottage Fire Safety
It’s an annual ritual performed by many Canadians each year – opening the cottage. This annual opening of the cottage signals the start of another summer of fun, rest and[…]
Careless Smoking – The Leading cause of fire injuries & fatalities
According to the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office smokers’ articles such as cigarettes, matches and lighters account for the leading cause of fire injuries and fire fatalities and are the 4th[…]
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Carbon Monoxide
The tragic deaths of Woodstock OPP Constable Laurie Hawkins and her family in November, 2008, have raised the public’s awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide. Carbon Monoxide (also called[…]
Power Outage Safety Tips
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FIRE SAFETY TIPS DURING POWER FAILURES When your power is out, you may be introducing potential hazards to your home. Please review the following tips and take[…]
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In Case of Fire
If a fire breaks out in your home: REMAIN CALM! Sound a warning. Get everyone out: wrap children in blankets if necessary … don’t take time to get dressed. Call[…]
Older and Wiser
Our senior population is the fastest growing and most vulnerable group in our community. Windsor Fire & Rescue Services addresses seniors’ special needs through the Office of the Fire Marshal’s[…]
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TAPP-C – (The Arson Prevention Program for Children)
Every year in Canada, approximately 1,300 fires are started by children playing with lighters and matches. These fires result in an average of 20 deaths, 150 burn injuries and $14[…]
Portable Fire Extinguisher Guidelines
Used properly, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small, contained fire or containing it sufficiently to allow escape. Fire extinguishers are considered first[…]
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General Fire Safety Tips
Being prepared in the event of a fire gives you a better chance of surviving it. Don’t be one of the 150 people in Ontario who perish in fires each[…]
Smart Risk Program
Dr. Robert Conn, founder of the Smart Risk Foundation, chose to put down his scalpel and use his modest savings to launch this charitable foundation. He believed he could save[…]
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Summer Outdoor Entertaining
Commotion & Distractions: Summer is a great time for family get togethers. However, there will be lots of commotion and distractions, and no host can possibly monitor all hazards at[…]
Student Housing – Safety Tips
Student Accommodation – A Parent’s guide to finding fire-safe accommodation for students attending colleges or universities. It’s vital to ensure fire safety is at the forefront of students’ minds. Our[…]
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Just for Kids
Everyone knows you should never play with fire. But that doesn’t mean that learning about fire safety can’t be fun. Your friends at the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services want[…]
Babysitting Safety
As a babysitter, you have a great responsibility – you are responsible for the safety of the children you sit with and for the property of your employer. To help[…]
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Arson Awareness for Teens
Now that you’re in high school, you are quickly learning that you have more freedom to make choices than when you were a kid. What you may not yet realize[…]
Summer Outdoor Entertaining
Commotion & Distractions: Summer is a great time for family get togethers. However, there will be lots of commotion and distractions, and no host can possibly monitor all hazards at[…]
