Fire Preventions
Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Learn what else to do to keep your loved ones safe!
TOP TIPS FOR FIRE SAFETY
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
• Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries.
• Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
• If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP. Never go back inside for anything
or anyone.
Download Home Fire Safety Checklists and Fact Sheets
List presented by Red Cross
Smoke alarms
Most fatal fires occur at night when people are sleeping. A working smoke alarm will detect smoke and sound to alert you. Effective March 1, 2006, it is the law for all Ontario homes to have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. This covers single family, semi-detached and town homes, whether owner-occupied or rented.
Fire extinguisher
A home fire extinguisher can be a lifesaver. Placed near an exit, in an easy-to-grab spot, it can put out a small fire before the firefighters arrive, or at least suppress the flames while you escape.
2 minute escape route
You never know how you’ll react in an emergency situation until it happens. Although we hope the situation never arises, taking preventative measures like planning an emergency escape route in your home can help keep you and your family safe
SEE THIS VIDEO FOR TIPS ON
HOME FIRE PREVENTION.
THE 2 MINUTE HOME
ESCAPE ROUTE
