Burlington Fire Department
1255 Fairview Street L7S 1Y3 Burlington, ON, Canada

We need your help! The amount of homes we are entering with expired smoke and CO alarms is alarming (pun intended). All alarms need replacing after 10 years. If you tell 2 friends, they'll tell 2 friends, and they'll tell 2 friends ..... you get the idea. #Protectwhatmattersmost burlington.ca/alarms

Calling all teachers with the Halton Catholic District School Board, Halton District School Board and Thomas Merton Adult and Continuing Ed! Virtual presentations are the new norm, not to toot our own horn, we're getting pretty good at them. We've got the Zoom, Skype, GoTo, Teams all figured out. Let's get back in the classroom, email us at [email protected] for information on fire and life safety presentations. Fire safety is everyone's responsibility. burlington.ca/fire

Public Education Officer Holloway & Firefighter Boyle presented to an awesome bunch of JK & SK students from Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School in #BurlON of the Halton Catholic District School Board on fire & life safety and what it means to be a community helper. How we present may look different but the message remains the same. #homework4parents burlington.ca/fire

#BurlFire has seen an increase in fires related to sump pumps. Our colleagues at @MiltonFireON put together this informative video on the proper use and maintenance of sump pumps. IMPORTANT-keep the area around the sump pump clear of combustibles. https://youtu.be/c2w1Bwg5RvU burlington.ca/fire

#BurlFire has seen an increase in open-air burning (OAB) complaints. A reminder #BurlON, OAB is not permitted unless you hold an OAB permit. Only those living in the green or yellow area of the map can apply for an OAB permit. For more information visit burlington.ca/openairburning

Did you know you can purchase smoke alarms with a visual or vibration-based signal for those who are Deaf or hard of hearing? Our friends at The Canadian Hearing Society now known as Canadian Hearing Services, offer an overview of 3 fire safety products designed for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing. For more information visit www.chs.ca or burlington.ca/alarms #BurlFire

'Tis the season. Overloading circuits with plugs and extension cords can create overheating and result in fire. Light strings are rated for indoor or outdoor use. In most cases, no more than 3 light strings can be safely connected together. Refer to the manufactures instructions. Don't be a Griswold. For more information visit burlington.ca/fire