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Make Fire Safety Part of your Holiday Preparation
This holiday season, the Oakville Fire Department and the Ontario Fire Marshal urge you to treat fire with respect. Every year in Ontario, the joy of the holiday season is marred by tragic fire deaths. Here are some holiday fire safety tips: - Make sure your cut tree is fresh, and keep the stand full of water at all times.
- At home or at work, make sure your tree doesn't block a doorway.
- Check all decorative lights before placing them on the tree and discard any frayed or damaged lights and cords.
- Keep your Christmas tree away from all heat sources and never place lighted candles on or near the tree. When large amounts of needles begin to fall off, it's time to get rid of the tree.
- Don't burn wrapping paper or ribbons
- Always use a fireplace screen.
- Make sure candles are in secure holders and place them out of the reach of children.
- Ensure that there is a properly installed and working smoke alarm next to each and every sleeping area in your home.
- Test your smoke alarms to make sure they are in good working order and change the batteries, if necessary.
- Ensure all members of your household know two ways out of every room.
- Make sure the fire extinguisher is kept in an accessible place and the owner knows how to use it properly. Every home, camper and trailer should have a fire extinguisher.
The Oakville Fire department even has the perfect Christmas gift idea for those hard-to-buy-for-folks. This year, put smoke alarms or portable fire extinguishers on your gift list for family and friends. What better way to show you care than to give a gift that can save a life. For more Holiday fire safety tips, contact the Town of Oakville Fire Prevention Office at 905-338-4404. Make fire safety part of your holiday preparation.
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