12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety
Fire Chief Ed Thiessen and LaSalle Fire Service firefighters have a holiday wish. “We are wishing for a fire-free holiday season for our community this year,” said Chief Thiessen. “But we need your help to make this come true!”
While fire can happen anywhere, at any time, it most often strikes when we let our guard down - when we are distracted by the hustle and bustle of the holidays, by our cellphones, by the kids, or by the doorbell. All it takes is for a pot to be left on the stove, or a candle left burning unattended, and a family’s holiday celebrations can turn into tragedy. “Never leave a cooking pot unattended on the stove,” said Chief Thiessen, “and consider using battery-operated or electric flameless candles.”
LaSalle firefighters remind you to maintain working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home. Install smoke alarms on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Test your smoke and CO alarms every month and install new batteries when needed.
Enjoy a fire safe holiday season with these tips:
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Always stay in the kitchen when cooking.
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Drink responsibly. Attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol is too often a contributing factor in fatal fires.
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Make sure the base of real Christmas trees are immersed in water at all times, to prevent them from getting too dry.
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Check all decorative lights before putting them up and discard any sets that are damaged.
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Develop and practice a home fire escape plan so that everyone in your home knows what to do if the smoke or CO alarms sound.
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Town of LaSalle
5950 Malden Road
LaSalle, ON N9H 1S4
T. 519-969-7770
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