TIPS TO FIRESMART YOUR HOME
SMOKE DETECTORS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SAVE LIVES
In home fires, early warning is critical. So don’t wait until it’s too late. Smoke alarms are one of the best and least expensive ways to provide early warning when a fire begins. When properly installed and maintained, smoke alarms can help prevent injuries and minimize property damage. And they can mean the difference between life and death.
- How will your family escape safely from a fire?
- By law, every home must have at least one smoke detector.
- Fire extinguishers should only be used to extinguish or contain a small fire, and after the fire department has been notified.
- Fire extinguishers are only good for 5 years.
Develop and practice a fire escape plan with the family, so that everyone knows what to do and where to go when the alarm sounds.
NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY CLEANED
Prevent chimney fires by having your chimney cleaned annually.
QUICK NOTES OF INTEREST:
- USE dry wood, about 2 years old
- DO NOT burn green or wet wood
- DO NOT dry wood beside a wood stove
- If your stove needs replacing, check for grants at www.rdn.bc.ca
WILDFIRE PROTECTION
WASP Manufacturing Wildfire Sprinkler Protection Kits
Sprinkler protection combined with a Free FireSmart Evaluation from the Bow Horn Bay FD Fire Coordinator may dramatically increase the survivability of your home in a wildfire.
The sprinkler kits include two sprinklers, two brackets, and two hoses. EASILY MOUNTED WITHOUT USING A LADDER!!
Look for your WASP kit at Parksville Home Hardware!!
For more info on the Wasp Manufacturing sprinkler kits:
http://www.waspwildfire.com/…/wasp-gutter-mount-sprinkler-…/
For info on the FireSmart program: