Fire safety is a shared responsibility, and everyone can take steps to protect their family and home from devastating fires. Experts say prevention is the first line of defense. Avoiding fire hazards, such as unattended cooking or overloaded electrical outlets, is key to keeping your home safe.
Maintaining working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms is another essential step. Alarms should be installed both inside your home and outside all sleeping areas to ensure early detection of danger. Local Fire Chief Greg Saunders reminds us that these life-saving devices have age limits.
Greg notes that just because an alarm sounds when you press the test button, doesn’t mean it will work in a real emergency
Remember just one alarm won’t cut it for safety or compliance to legislation. Greg says you need multiple units.
A CO alarm should be placed close to any heating unit that burns fuel at a minimum.
By taking these precautions, Canadians can help ensure their homes remain safe and their loved ones protected.