Tip of the Month
Smoke Detector
BBQ SAFETY In Canada, breaking out the barbecue is a sure sign of spring. Propane is an efficient, economical and popular source of fuel for most outdoor grills, but if used improperly, it can be very dangerous. Strictly enforced safety regulations are one reason why incidents involving propane tanks are rare. Propane cylinders must be inspected and re-qualified or replaced every 10 years in Canada. - Over 5000 fires in Canada occur each year as a result of cooking equipment (including barbeques).
- Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintaining your barbecue.
- Carefully inspect the barbecue, hoses and gas cylinder at least once a year and whenever the equipment has been left unused for a long period.
Grilling in the garage with the door open does not allow for enough ventilation and could cause an accumulation of carbon monoxide. Always open the barbecue lid before you light it. If it doesn't fire up the first time you try it, then shut it down, and try it again in about 5 minutes.
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THINKING OF WHAT GIFTS YOU COULD GIVE THIS YEAR FOR BIRTHDAYS AND HOLIDAYS?
GIVE A GIFT THAT ANYONE CAN APPRECIATE; A SMOKE ALARM, OR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR. THEY COULD HELP YOU SAVE A LIFE ... WHICH IS A FAR GREATER GIFT THAN ANY OTHER.
STAY SAFE, AND ENJOY THIS TIME SPENT WITH YOUR LOVED ONES.
SARNIA FIRE RESCUE SERVICES
BBQ SAFETY In Canada, breaking out the barbecue is a sure sign of spring. Propane is an efficient, economical and popular source of fuel for most outdoor grills, but if used improperly, it can be very dangerous. Strictly enforced safety regulations are one reason why incidents involving propane tanks are rare. Propane cylinders must be inspected and re-qualified or replaced every 10 years in Canada. - Over 5000 fires in Canada occur each year as a result of cooking equipment (including barbeques).
- Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintaining your barbecue.
- Carefully inspect the barbecue, hoses and gas cylinder at least once a year and whenever the equipment has been left unused for a long period.
Grilling in the garage with the door open does not allow for enough ventilation and could cause an accumulation of carbon monoxide. Always open the barbecue lid before you light it. If it doesn't fire up the first time you try it, then shut it down, and try it again in about 5 minutes.
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THINKING OF WHAT GIFTS YOU COULD GIVE THIS YEAR FOR BIRTHDAYS AND HOLIDAYS?
GIVE A GIFT THAT ANYONE CAN APPRECIATE; A SMOKE ALARM, OR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR. THEY COULD HELP YOU SAVE A LIFE ... WHICH IS A FAR GREATER GIFT THAN ANY OTHER.
STAY SAFE, AND ENJOY THIS TIME SPENT WITH YOUR LOVED ONES.
SARNIA FIRE RESCUE SERVICES
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Important fire safety tips for cold weather include the following:
- Burn dry, well-seasoned wood in fireplaces and woodstoves to reduce the risk of excessive creosote build-up in chimneys.
- Allow ashes from your woodstove or fireplace to cool before emptying them into a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. Keep the container outside.
- Keep intake and exhaust vents for furnaces and heating appliances free of ice and snow accumulations to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide build-up from inefficient combustion. Install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to alert you to the presence of this deadly gas.
- Keep space heaters at least one metre (3 feet) away from anything that can burn, including curtains, upholstery, and clothing.
- Replace worn or damaged electrical wires and connections on vehicles and extension cords and use the proper gauge extension cord for vehicle block heaters.
- Consider using approved timers for vehicle block heaters rather than leaving heaters on all night.
- Ensure that vehicles are not left running inside any garage or building.
