Toronto Fire Services
4330 Dufferin Street M3H 5R9 Toronto, ON, Canada

Only YOU can prevent cooking fires this holiday season. To prevent cooking fires, you must be alert and stay in the kitchen while you are cooking. If you must leave, remember to always turn off the stove first. Clear the clutter around the stove oven mitts, cooking utensils, dish cloths, paper towels and pot holders should be a safe distance from the stove. Keep a proper-fitting pot lid near the stove when cooking. If a pot catches fire slide the lid over the pot and turn off the stove. Do not move the pot until it has cooled completely. For more information on fire safety visit us online at www.toronto.ca/fire .

This holiday season we may be using matches and lighters more frequently. Remember to keep them out of the sight and reach of children. Matches and lighters can be deadly in the hands of children. If you smoke, have only one lighter or book of matches with you at all times or keep them out of reach of kids. A safe place for matches and lighters is up high or in a locked area. Take the time to talk about fire safety with kids to ensure they understand the importance of being fire safe. For more information on fire safety, visit us online at www.toronto.ca/fire.

Most candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle. Let’s snuff out candle fires this holiday season. Burning candles can start a fire, so remember to never leave a burning candle unattended. Always BLOW OUT before you GO out. Blow candles out before leaving a room or going to sleep. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles without the fire hazard. When using candles place them in sturdy, ...safe containers that will not burn or tip over and keep them at least 30 cm (12 in) from anything that can burn. Candles placed on or near tables, altars or shrines must be kept under the supervision of an adult. Always keep children and pets away from burning candles. Take the time to talk about fire safety with kids to ensure they understand the importance of being safe around fire. If a candle must burn continuously, be sure it is enclosed in a glass container and placed in a sink, on a metal tray, or in a deep basin filled with water. For more information on fire safety, visit us online at www.toronto.ca/fire. See more

When the weather turns cold, it can bring a chill into our homes. Portable space heaters have become a popular way to supplement central heating or heat one room. If you plan to use portable electric space heaters, make sure to use them safely. When choosing a space heater, purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory and make sure the heater has an auto shut-off to turn the heater off if it tips over. Also, choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat ...protection. When using a space heater, keep the heater at least 3 feet (1 metre) away from anything that can burn, including people. And place on a solid, flat surface. Remember to keep space heaters out of the way of foot traffic and never block an exit. A space heater should never be plugged into an extension cord, always plug it directly into a wall outlet. When you leave the room or home, always shut the space heater off. For more information on fire safety visit www.toronto.ca/fire See more

#FirePreventionWeek #ServingUpFireSafetyintheKitchen Poster Creation Contest is open to all grade 6 - 8 Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board students. The due date for submissions is October 19, 2020 and all submissions and questions can be emailed to [email protected] Prizes include $50 Indigo, Chapters and Coles gift certificate and TFS firefighter hoodie! See contest rules and conditions in the 2nd picture.

#FirePreventionWeek #ServingUpFireSafetyintheKitchen Video Creation Contest is open to all highschool Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board students. The due date for submissions is October 19, 2020 and all submissions and questions can be emailed to [email protected] Grand Prize: 4 virtual cooking lessons generously donated by The Chef Upstairs (120$ Value) along with a TFS firefighter hoodie! See contest rules and conditions in the 2nd picture.

First Alert Canada has generously donated 300 smoke alarms to three organizations that all help serve and support vulnerable communities: ABRIGO Centre, Davenport Perth Neighbourhood & Community Health Centre and West Neighbourhood House. The goal is to ensure that these vulnerable communities have working smoke alarms and have access to important fire safety information and other necessary resources. First Alert Canada's contribution comes at a perfect time during National F...ire Prevention Week, which commenced on Sunday October 4th. This year, Fire Prevention Week (October 4 to 10, 2020) aims to educate people about the simple but important things they can do to keep themselves and those around them safe from fire in their kitchens and homes. Additionally, this important week reinforces the essential need to have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms along with home escape planning. #firepreventionweek #serveupfiresafetyinthekitchen Toronto.ca/fire. @firstalertca @anabailaoto @chiefpeggtfs @abrigocentre See more

If a small grease fire starts in your pan, smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan. If you don’t have a lid that fits the pot or pan you are cooking with, you can use a baking tray instead. To keep the fire from restarting, leave the pan covered until it has cooled and turn off the stoves burner. Remember do not move the pan, it can be very hot. In case of a fire starting inside your oven, turn the heat off and keep the oven door closed until the fire goes out. ...Opening the oven door can allow oxygen to enter and the fire will grow. So keep that door shut. Pouring water over a grease fire will not extinguish the fire and can cause the fire to spread. Never pour water on a grease fire. When in doubt, just get out! Get outside and call 911. Your safety is most important. To prevent these fires from happening, remember to always look while you cook. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling or broiling and turn off the burners if you have to leave the kitchen. If you are simmering, baking or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in your home. Use a timer to remind you that you are cooking. Remember these tips so you can serve up fire safety in your kitchen. For more information on fire safety, visit us online at www.toronto.ca/fire. #FirePreventionWeek National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

This Fire Prevention Week we want to "Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen"! While your cooking be aware of loose clothing or anything that could make contact with the stove or cooktop. Keep long hair tied back and sleeves rolled up. If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll. Stop, drop to the ground, and cover your face with your hands. Roll over and over or back and forth until the fire is out. If you cannot stop, drop, and roll, keep a blanket or towel nearby in c...ase of fire to help you or others smother flames. Cover the person with a blanket to smother the fire. If you use a wheelchair, scooter, or other device and are able to get to the floor, lock the device to stay in place before getting on the floor to roll until the flames are out. Once the flames have been smothered, remove loose clothing or clothing with elastic bands, belts, and jewelry. Treat a burn right away by putting it in cool water for 3 to 5 minutes. Cover with a clean, dry cloth. Do not apply creams, ointments, sprays, or other home remedies. If the burn is severe get medical help right away by calling 9-1-1. https://www.toronto.ca//home-high-ris/kitchen-and-cooking/ #firepreventionweek #serveupfiresafetyinthekitchen See more

This Fire Prevention Week we want to "Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen"! While your cooking be aware of loose clothing or anything that could make contact with the stove or cooktop. Keep long hair tied back and sleeves rolled up. If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll. Stop, drop to the ground, and cover your face with your hands. Roll over and over or back and forth until the fire is out. If you cannot stop, drop, and roll, keep a blanket or towel nearby in c...ase of fire to help you or others smother flames. Cover the person with a blanket to smother the fire. If you use a wheelchair, scooter, or other device and are able to get to the floor, lock the device to stay in place before getting on the floor to roll until the flames are out. Once the flames have been smothered, remove loose clothing or clothing with elastic bands, belts, and jewelry. Treat a burn right away by putting it in cool water for 3 to 5 minutes. Cover with a clean, dry cloth. Do not apply creams, ointments, sprays, or other home remedies. If the burn is severe get medical help right away by calling 9-1-1. https://www.toronto.ca//home-high-ris/kitchen-and-cooking/ #firepreventionweek #serveupfiresafetyinthekitchen See more

More fires begin in the kitchen than any other room in the home. In fact, residential cooking is one of the leading causes of fire-related deaths. The majority of kitchen fires begin with cooking equipment. This Fire Prevention Week we want to "Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen"! Clear the clutter - keep anything that can burn a safe distance from the stove! https://www.toronto.ca//home-high-ris/kitchen-and-cooking/ #firepreventionweek #serveupfiresafetyinthekitchen

Its the start of #FirePreventionWeek !!! This years theme is "Serve Up Fire Safety In The Kitchen". Did you know that cooking related fires are the number one cause of home fires and fire injuries? https://www.toronto.ca//home-high-ris/kitchen-and-cooking/ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Everything you need to know about "Open Air Burning" in the City of Toronto can be found on our new pamphlet. Download, print or view it on the City of Toronto's "Open Air Burning" page: https://www.toronto.ca//seasonal-and-hol/open-air-burning/

Outdoor or open-air burning what you should know: https://youtu.be/75G5WNkESh4 from station 424

Are you Cooking? This may help you or someone you care for stay safe. https://youtu.be/G2TWlB0ORvk

What to do if you must smoke. In Toronto, Smoking is the number 1 cause of fire fatalities. Learn how to protect yourself and others. https://youtu.be/VcoczzxGEdg

Future Station 144 information. https://youtu.be/Ip7PwEnf2zg

Thinking about camping. Think fire safety! https://youtu.be/3wedVl9XaFM

Open Air Burning...find out more. https://youtu.be/NqFpnyCFTl8

Thinking about camping. Think fire safety! https://youtu.be/3wedVl9XaFM