Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations |
Carbon monoxide alarms are required outside all sleeping areas of your home if your home has either a fireplace, a fuel burning appliance, or an attached garage. In condo and apartment buildings with a service room, CO alarms must be installed in the service room and adjacent to each sleeping area of all homes above, below and beside the service room. In condo or apartment buildings that have a garage, CO alarms must be installed adjacent to each sleeping area of all homes above, below and beside the garage. Get to Know CO - a three-part youtube video series:Protecting Your Family with CO Alarms What is CO?
Prevent CO In Your Home
Know The Symptoms Of CO
Know The Sound Of Your CO Alarm
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Fire Escape Planning |
Fire Escape Planning At WorkAt your workplace do you know:
When the fire alarm sounds call 911 once safely outside. Develop and Practice a Home Fire Escape PlanStatistics reveal that most fire deaths occur in the home between 2am and 4am while occupants are asleep. It is critical to develop a fire escape plan because you need to react quickly when your smoke alarm sounds. Your plan must be practiced so your entire family knows what to do in the event of a fire. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Test your smoke alarms monthly. Replace batteries annually and replace your smoke alarms every 10 years. Draw a floor plan of your home showing all possible exits from each room. When possible, plan two exits from each room. Ensure everyone understands that if they hear the smoke alarm, or someone shouting "FIRE", they should immediately evacuate the home. If anyone in your home is unable to evacuate without assistance, assign someone to assist them. Designate a meeting place a safe distance from your home. Once safely outside call 911 from a neighbour's house or from a cell phone. Never re-enter a burning building. If you live in an apartment building, develop your escape plan taking into account fire escape procedures provided by building management. |
Fire Safety Plans |
A Fire Safety Plan is required in buildings containing a:
The requirements for a Fire Safety Plan also apply to buildings or premises:
Fire Safety Plan Single Stage Fire Alarm System |
Fireworks Safety |
To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, we do not recommend family fireworks or informal neighbourhood displays. We recommend attending public firework displays hosted by the municipality and other responsible organizations. If you choose to set off your own fireworks, ensure the person setting them off owns the property they are on or has permission from the property owner to do so. Our Fire Rescue team recommends following these safety tips:
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Home Fire Safety Checklist |
Use this Fire Safety Checklist to keep you and your family safe.
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Smoke Alarms |
Smoke alarms are required on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas. We strongly recommend installing smoke alarms inside sleeping areas. Only a working smoke alarm can provide you with the early warning needed to safely escape a fire.
Remember that only working smoke alarms can save your life. |
Station Tours, Pumper Visits and Educational Visits |
Station ToursTours of local fire stations are available upon request. Station tours last approximately 45 minutes and include viewing the fire apparatus and firefighting equipment, as well as talking to the firefighters about their job. Fire Department Policy restricts the number of people attending to 30 per tour. All school-age children are welcome to participate in group tours. For every four children attending, one supervisor is required. If you are unable to bring your group to a Fire Station, you may request a Pumper attend your event or organization. Pumper VisitAll Pumper Visits are approximately 1 hour in duration unless otherwise specified for promotional events. The Pumper will need an access area where they can make a quick and safe exit for any emergency calls that occur. All requests must be submitted in writing on the appropriate form above to the Fire Prevention Support Clerk. Confirmation of your request will be followed up within five working days. Please do not book prior to one month in advance and no less than two weeks prior to the requested date. Note: When we schedule a request, the firefighters may have to respond to an emergency, thus we do not guarantee availability. Educational VisitEducational visits are available by request for grades 1 and higher. The educational visit will be attended by on duty firefighters. Firefighters will discuss home fire safety and the importance of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Visits will last approx. 30mins. Educational Visit Request Form All requests must be submitted in writing on the appropriate form above to the Fire Prevention Support Clerk. Confirmation of your request will be followed up within five working days. Please do not book prior to one month in advance and no less than two weeks prior to the requested date. Note: When we schedule a request, the firefighters may have to respond to an emergency, thus we do not guarantee availability.
Mail, email, fax or drop off your Request Form to the following: City of Thunder Bay Tel: (807) 625-2764 Email: angela.nummikoski@thunderbay.ca
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Using A Fire Extinguisher |
Only try to extinguish small fires. If the fire is too large, get out and close all doors behind you. How to use a fire extinguisher:
Not every extinguisher works on all kinds of fires, but some are effective on two or even three kinds of fires. Ensure your extinguisher will work on combustibles in the area by checking the classification of your extinguisher: Class A - suitable for ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth and rubber. Class B - effective on flammable liquids such as fuel oil, gasoline, cooking grease and solvents. Class C - good for energized electrical equipment such as wiring, fuse boxes and electrical motors. Class D - designed for combustible metals such as magnesium, sodium and zirconium. Class K - designed to supplement pre-engineered kitchen suppression systems involving combustible cooking products.
Never place yourself or others in jeopardy by attempting to extinguish a fire. If you cannot extinguish a small fire with a portable fire extinguisher, or if the smoke becomes hazardous, leave the area. Close the door to confine and contain the fire. Activate the fire alarm, wait outside for the firefighters to arrive and call 911. |
Barbecue Grill Safety |
Many people enjoy barbecuing in the summer months, but when grills are not used safely, things can go horribly wrong. Every year, our department responds to hundreds of fires involving grills and barbecues. These fires cause injuries and property damage. For safe grilling, always follow your owner's manual and practice these safety tips: Safety First
Gas Grill SafetySafe Cooking
Handling Propane
Care and MaintenanceFollow the instructions in your owner’s manual for the care and maintenance of your gas grill.
Charcoal Grill Safety
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