Every bedroom needs working smoke alarm

Sioux City Fire Marshall, Mark Aesoph says it’s important for the departments to get the opportunity to know their surrounding community. “Think of your smoke alarm as the nose or eyes on the ceiling just smelling or seeing”.

National Fire Prevention Week starts today, and this year’s theme is “hear the beep where you sleep”, said Pat Treloar, director of fire services for Waterloo Fire Rescue.

“In a fire, seconds count”.

According to the latest NFPA research, working smoke alarms reduce the chances of dying in a fire in half. It is important to keep a smoke alarm outside of every bedroom and to check to make sure they are working as often as once a month. “The Ontario Fire Code requires a working smoke alarm outside all sleeping areas, but for added protection, we recommend that you also install an alarm in every bedroom”.

A Fulton fire crew member will inspect the smoke alarms in the residence and if the detectors are working, the Domino’s customer will receive the pizza for free.

“Smoke alarms are your first line of defense”, said Martin Johnson, chair, Firefighters Burn Fund. “Having alarms sound from anywhere in the home is the goal of proper installation”.

It’s only fair to share…

Richmond Fire-Rescue, along with firefighters and personal safety advocates across North America, are joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association during Fire Prevention Week, October 4 to 10.

McGruff the Crime Dog and robot Dalmatian Patches and Pumper will be ready to teach Columbia residents all about fire prevention this Sunday. All you have to do is call.

Residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire, the proclamation stated.