Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention Week - Sun, Oct 6, 2024 – Sat, Oct 12, 2024
For your safety and the safety of others you should:
Avoid unsafe cooking practices, deep fat frying, unattended stoves, loosely hanging sleeves
Obey all warnings on flammable products
Understand hazards of new to the market products, such as “gel fuel” for Tiki torches, indoor candles, etc.
If a smoker; engage in safe practices
Clean out clothes dryer lint collector before and after each use
Do not use unsafe electrical appliances, frayed extension cords, overloaded outlets or lamp wiring as permanent wiring
Clean your chimney regularly and often
Never put ashes in your “green bin”
Know the fire alarm signal and how to safely evacuate the building
Report and/or remove any fire hazard
Emergency Procedures for Occupant
Upon discovery of fire:
Leave fire area immediately and close doors
Sound fire alarm, yell “FIRE FIRE FIRE”
Leave building via nearest exit
Call 9-1-1
Stay on scene at a safe distance, brief firefighters of the problem
Upon hearing the fire alarm:
Leave building via nearest exit
Close doors behind you
CAUTION: IF YOU ENCOUNTER SMOKE – GET LOW USE ALTERNATIVE EXIT
Smoke Alarm Maintenance Information
The Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act requires that every place of residence have smoke alarms installed and kept in working condition. Smoke alarms are very important for the safety of you and your neighbors by giving early warning of fire. If you are renting, your landlord is responsible for installing smoke alarms and keeping them in working condition, including testing, repairs and replacement as necessary. Your landlord must also act to correct any problem or concern you report about the operation of your smoke alarm.