“Just the Facts” during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8 to 15, 2022

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8 to 15, 2022 and the Burlington Fire Department is sharing “Just the Facts” at several events throughout the week. Facts will be shared with residents about the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms at Canadian Tire, 2070 Appleby Line

The Fire Department will be at Canadian Tire (Millcroft Plaza, 2070 Appleby Line) throughout the week to help provide education and awareness about smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Members of the Fire Department will be in the store to answer questions and help shoppers pick the alarm that is best suited to their home.

A fire truck will also be outside of the store for photos and tours (unless called for duty).

• Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to noon
• Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to noon

Burlington Public Library Firefighter Story Time

The Fire Department will be doing a story time at select Burlington Public Library branches. Members will be reading “No Dragons for Tea” to kids and available to answer any questions about fire safety or about being a Firefighter.

• Oct. 11, New Appleby Branch, 676 Appleby Line at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by truck tour from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Oct. 13, 3040, Alton Village Branch, Tim Dobbie Dr. at 10:30 till 11:30 a.m. followed by truck tour 11:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m.

While the Alton Branch has lots of seating space, New Appleby is smaller, so please arrive early if you’d like to ensure a spot.

“Just the Facts”

• The largest percentage of fire deaths in the home occurs at night while people are sleeping. Working smoke alarms provide early warning and time to escape.
• Every home must have working smoke alarms on every level and outside all sleeping areas. It’s the law.
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) is the number one cause of accidental poisoning deaths in North America. CO alarms must be installed outside each sleeping area in all homes with fuel-burning appliances or heating systems, fireplaces, or attached garages.
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms expire after 10 years.
• Fires can double in size every minute. Having a home fire escape plan is one of the most important things you can do for your family.
• The Fire Department is here to help. Call us at 905-637-8207 or email firedepartment@burlington.ca your questions.

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Quotes

Karen Roche, Burlington Fire Chief

“I can’t stress enough the importance of having working alarms and checking them regularly and replacing their batteries twice a year. Fires grow quickly so you need all the time you can get, to get out of the house before your escape routes become blocked. Check your alarms and practice your escape plans. Please, call the non-emergency line if you have questions; we’re more than happy to help.”

Links and Resources

burlington.ca/fpw

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