Ontario’s Fire Marshal, John Pegg, is hoping everyone will make Fire Safety a Holiday Tradition, and our local Fire Chiefs echo that sentiment.
Renfrew Fire Chief Kevin Welsh says blow out candles before leaving the room.
The Chief says stay in the kitchen when cooking. If you must leave, turn off the stove.
Inspect and throw away old and damaged Christmas lights before decorating.
If you’re putting up a fresh Christmas tree, keep the base of the trunk in water at all times.
Keep space heaters away from anything that can burn, including curtains and furniture.
Install and test smoke alarms on every floor and outside all sleeping areas of your home.
Make sure everyone, including guests knows two ways to get out of your home, and where to meet up if you have to flee a fire.
Have a safe and fire-free holiday season from everyone at the Renfrew Fire Department.