High Rise Living
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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 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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]