Be Fire Safe Outside:

• Regularly perform a general outdoor cleanup around your home.
• Remove and dispose of logs, needles, twigs and shrubs that encourage fire to spread on the
  ground and up to your house.
• Keep firewood piles at least 10 metres from your home.Never leave your campfire unattended.
• Put your campfire out with water before going to sleep or leaving your campground.

Smoke Alarms:

• The quickest way to react to fire is by using smoke alarms.
• Make sure your smoke alarms are in working order.
• Install one on each level of your house and one in each bedroom.
• Test them every month and vacuum regularly to keep them free from dust.
• If they are battery operated, store extra batteries and change at least once a year.
• On your calendar circle the month you change your battery and cross off each month as you test your alarms.
• This will make sure everyone gets out fast and safe.

If Fire Breaks Out:

• Shout “Fire” – alert everyone – don’t panic
• Get everyone out fast – close doors and don’t take time to dress.
• Stay close to children and the elderly – they may get excited or confused.
• Make sure no one re-enters the building.
• Call the Fire Department from a neighbour’s telephone.

In Apartment Buildings:

• Use stairways only – don’t use elevators as you may get trapped.
• If fire or smoke prevent your escape: keep doors closed
• If necessary place wet towels or blankets around openings
• Get out on balcony or beside open window
• Signal for help
• Call the Fire Department if you can
• Give full address, your floor number and apartment number.

Clothing Fires:

• Smother the fire – don’t run as it spread the flames.
• Make the person lie down and roll him in blanket or coat.
• Gently beat fire out.

Cooking Fires:

• Turn off heat – never leave pan unattended.
• Smother fire with tight-fitting lit – or use fire extinguisher.
• Do not use water on grease fires.
• Watch your clothes.
• Never carry a burning pan