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Fire Prevention Week

October 3 - 9, 2021

Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety

Test it like your life depends on it

Remember...There is no such thing as a false alarm!

Every time your smoke or carbon monoxide (CO) alarms make a noise, something is wrong.  Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!

  • Three (3) LOUD BEEPS means the alarm detects smoke, take appropriate action (follow your home escape plan).
  • Four (4) LOUD BEEPS means carbon monoxide is present, take appropriate action (follow your home escape plan).
  • Intermittent chirps means there is an action required by YOU!  Read your devices instruction manual to find out what what your device needs.  There is a variety of beep codes and or colour flashes that are specific to your device.  If you have lost your instructions, each manufacture has made them available on-line to assist you.

TEST YOUR SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARMS

  • Test & clean your smoke & CO alarms by pressing the test button and vacuum over and around each device. Test and CLEAN alarms monthly.
  • Change any batteries at least once a year.

CHECK THE DATE

  • Look at the back of the smoke and/or CO alarm for the date of manufacture. The expiry date is usually 10 years from that date.  Most newer devices now have a "replace by..." date on the exterior edge.
  • Replace expired alarms.  If you are disconnecting devices that are wired into your homes electrical service we recommend turning off the power to the circuit powering your alarms at your breaker panel before disconnecting.  Remember to flip the breaker back on when finished reinstalling (new) devices.

INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS ON EVERY STOREY OF THE HOME AND OUTSIDE ALL SLEEPING AREAS.

  • For added protection, install smoke alarms in every bedroom.

INSTALL CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARMS ADJACENT TO EACH SLEEPING AREA.

  • For added protection we recommend a CO alarm on each story.  Most manufacturers produce combination smoke/CO alarms.  Why not go with the combo units throughout your home the next time you replace your devices.

Have an Escape Plan!

  • If a fire occurred in your home tonight would your family get out safely?  A fast, pre-planned escape is critical to survival. There are no second chances in a fire.  EVERY SECOND COUNTS! Fire and smoke can travel so quickly that despite their best efforts, firefighters may not be able to rescue you or your family if a fire occurs in your home. You need to be out of your home when the firefighters arrive!
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