Clarington Emergency and Fire Services (Cefs) has received a donation of 342 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms from Enbridge Gas.
This donation is part of Enbridge Gas’ annual Safe Community Project Zero campaign, in partnership with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC). The program aims to distribute smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to communities across Ontario, with a focus on high-risk areas.
Carbon monoxide is a toxic, odourless gas that is a by-product of incomplete combustion of many types of common fuels. When properly installed and maintained, combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms help provide the early warning to safely escape from a house fire or carbon monoxide exposure.
“The best way to reduce potential exposure to carbon monoxide is to properly maintain fuel-burning equipment,” said Nick Eng, GTA East Supervisor Operations, Enbridge Gas. “These alarms are a critical second line of defence against carbon monoxide poisoning, known as ‘the silent killer’. We’re proud to support our communities and raise awareness and help Ontarians implement these protection strategies.”
“Installing detectors, like the combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms provided to Clarington through Project Zero, is a critical first step in improving home safety and reducing CO and fire-related injuries and deaths in our community,” said Chief Speed, Director of Emergency and Fire Services in Clarington.
“Hundreds of our families will be able to enjoy a snug and secure night’s sleep because of this initiative,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. “A heartfelt thank you to Enbridge for this generous gift and to our amazing Clarington firefighters for their dedication to keeping us safe.”
Enbridge donates more than 1000 smoke alarms across Durham
Clarington Emergency and Fire Services offers additional fire and CO safety tips, including regularly testing alarms, replacing batteries when needed and checking the expiration date. Fire safety starts at home. To learn more safety and prevention tips, visit www.clarington.net/FireSafety.
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