Stay or Go – The Choice is Yours
Your fire safety is your responsibility! If you live in an apartment or condominium, your safety also depends on the actions of the building management and other residents. Every fire[…]
Category: Home Fire Safety
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General House Fire Safety Guidelines
Learning how to be safe in and around your home will help to avoid the most common causes of fire at home. We encourage you to review the content of[…]
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Home Heating Guidelines for a Safe Warm Home
With cold weather upon us, it’s important to inspect and properly maintain all components of your home heating system.
Smoke Alarm Maintenance for Tenants and Occupants in Rental Units
The Ontario Fire Code requires that every place of residence have smoke alarms installed and kept in working condition.
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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[…]
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[…]
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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Propane Safety Guidelines
Propane is a safe, clean burning and efficient fuel, but it must be handled properly and safely. Please read and follow these safety guidelines and share them with your family[…]
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[…]
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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[…]
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[…]
