Fire Prevention Week 2023 - Cooking Safety Stars with You
October 8th - 14th
2023 Campaign & Fire Station Open House |
This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking. Ramara Fire Station Open House for FPW! You are invited to visit any Ramara Fire Station on Wednesday October 11th from 6pm - 8pm. Come tour the station, see the fire trucks, meet firefighters and learn about fire safety. Locations: Ramara Fire Station # 1 - 3290 County Rd 47, Brechin Ramara Fire Station # 2 - 85 Patricia Dr, Atherley Ramara Fire Station # 3 - 7305 County Rd 169, Washago |
Cooking Safety Tips |
Stay Alert - To prevent cooking fires, you must stay alert. You will not be alert if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol, or have taken medicine or drugs that make you drowsy. Watch What you Heat
Keeping Things That Can Catch Fire Away from Heat Sources
What to Do If You Have a Cooking Fire
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Importance of Fire Prevention |
In a fire, seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time every October during Fire Prevention Week to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire. For more information on fire safety and Fire Prevention Week visit https://www.nfpa.org/fpw |
About Fire Prevention Week |
Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. |
Fire Safety Tips from Ramara Fire & Rescue Services
Fireplace Safety |
The Ontario Fire Code makes homeowners responsible for keeping their fireplaces safe and in good repair. Follow these tips to ensure fireplace safety:
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BBQ Safety |
Grill to perfection and be fire safe! Use BBQs outdoors only! They produce carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can lead to unconsciousness and even death. Never use or store propane cylinders inside any structure, including garages.
Take these steps when starting a BBQ:
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