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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

IS OCTOBER

5th to 11th.

Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue's

Station #6 Dresden invites you to attend their...

Fire Prevention Week is

October 5th to 11th

On October 8^th CK Fire Station #6 in Dresden is hosting three classes from the

Dresden Area Central School.

We will focus on fire safety in the home. The three classes from DAC will also enjoy a tour of Station #6, the trucks, and fire fighting equipment.

An escape plan colouring sheet and chirp information, such as door knocker hangers, will also be provided to the students. The take home literature will also help explain to parents how to contact CK Fire to set up a home inspection.

The students from the three classes will also receive

Fire Fighter Helmets .

Charge into Fire

Safety: 3 Steps

Buy only listed products. When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery, look for a safety certification mark such as

UL, ETL, or CSA.

This means it meets important safety standards.

Charge devices safely.

Always use the cords that came with the product to charge. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer.

Buy new chargers from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved.

Charge your device on a hard surface.

Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged.

Recycle batteries responsibly.

Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could start a fire. Recycle your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location.

Fire Prevention Week is...

The Week of October

5th-11th...

Stay Protected with These Fire Safety Tips

Your home is the center of your life – filled with loved ones and family belongings. Protect your home with these important home fire safety tips:

Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home. Test them monthly to make sure they work. Change the batteries every 6 months.
Create multiple escape plans and practice them with your family. Your plans should include escape routes from different areas of the house, tools for exiting the building (escape ladders, items to open, break out windows), and a designated meeting place. It’s very important to practice fire safety with kids, so be sure to familiarize your children with the sounds of the alarm(s).
Keep grills, cookers, and fryers at least 3 feet away from your house and shrubs or bushes.
Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything flammable. Always turn off heaters when leaving the room or going to bed.
Have your chimneys, fireplaces, wood stoves and central furnace serviced once a year.
If someone in your home is deaf or hard of hearing, consider installing an alarm that combines flashing lights, vibration, and sound.
Store gasoline in a garage or shed in a container approved for gasoline storage.
Close the lid on all flammable products and put them away after using them.
Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) in all electrical receptacles (outlets) in kitchens, bathrooms, and other wet areas.
Store a fire extinguisher on every level of your home. They should have an ABC rating, making them usable for all types of fires.

Please Thank These Local Business for their support.

Local Business operators like the ones shown here, have helped to make this fire prevention week message possible. They are Dresden community boosters and are deserving of your support. Thank you for Thinking Local--Shopping Local--Buying Local.

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