"I’m
wishing for a fire-free holiday season this year,” said Chief Montone. “But I need you to make this
wish come true!”
While
fire can happen anywhere, at anytime, it most often strikes when we let our
guard down—when we’re distracted by the hustle and bustle of the holidays, by
the telephone, by the kids or by the doorbell. All it takes is for a pot to be
left on the stove, or a burning candle left unattended, and a family’s holiday
celebrations can turn to tragedy.
“Consider
using battery-operated or electric flameless candles,” continued Chief Montone. “Never leave cooking
unattended, drink responsibly, and keep a close eye on those who do not.”
Windsor
Fire & Rescue Services also reminds you that it’s the law to maintain
working smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas of your
home. Everyone is urged to take a few minutes to test their smoke alarms and
install new batteries if needed. If your home has a fuel-burning appliance or
an attached garage, it’s now the law to have a working carbon monoxide alarm
adjacent to each sleeping area of the home as well.
The
holidays are a time when friends and family visit. Have a home fire escape plan with two ways out and make
sure everyone is familiar with the plan.
by Alan Halberstadt www.alanhalberstadt.com
