First graduates from Oshawa junior firefighters camp
Oshawa Fire Services is out in the community again to inform households on fire safety as part of its annual ‘Alarmed for Life’ program.
Members are going door-to-door to ensure all residents are fire safe. When they find missing or deficient smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, they instal. This year, money to fund the Alarmed for Life program has been donated by Companies Who Care and CRCS DKI.
Oshawa Fire Services provide a free fire inspection, test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, discuss home escape plans as well as provide a booklet that includes information and tips on smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, home escape planning and emergency preparedness. Firefighters also answer questions on fire safety.
Working alarms save lives
People are reminded that it is critical and required by law that all landlords and homeowners have working smoke alarms on every level of the home in addition to outside all sleeping areas.
- Install smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas of your home. For added protection, install a smoke alarm in every bedroom according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Larger homes may require additional smoke alarms.
- Install carbon monoxide alarms outside all sleeping areas if your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage. For added protection, install a carbon monoxide alarm on every storey of your home according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly by pressing the test button. Change the batteries every year.
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms wear out over time. Replace alarms according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or if they are more than 10 years old.
The fine for non-working smoke alarms is up to $50,000 for an individual and/or one-year imprisonment.
Oshawa Fire Services celebrates first junior graduates
The first 2019 Junior Firefighter Camp graduation ceremony for the summer program will be held on July 12 at Fire Hall No. 5, 1550 Harmony Rd. N., Oshawa.
The City of Oshawa’s week-long Junior Firefighter Camp was offered in partnership with Oshawa Fire Services. Campers age 10 -12 years learn life skills, such as fire prevention and what to do in a fire emergency, as well as fire fighter basics such as using a fire extinguisher, fire hose, ropes and knots.