Bonavista Volunteer Fire Department

#BREAKING || The outbreak in the St.John's-Metro region is due to a highly-contagious variant of COVID-19 known as the B117 variant, first identified in the U...K. Effective IMMEDIATELY - the ENTIRE province is reverting back to ALERT LEVEL 5 for the next TWO WEEKS. UPDATE: There have been NINE new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province so far since the media briefing this afternoon. SEE BELOW for details on LEVEL 5 _____________ LIFE AT LEVEL 5: PUBLIC SPACES & GATHERINGS: Gatherings of more than 5 people are prohibited. Funerals, wakes and visitations are prohibited. Burials and weddings are limited to no more than 5 people, including the officiant. _____________ RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: Campsites in municipal and privately owned parks are closed. Playground equipment in municipal parks are closed. Gym and fitness facilities are closed, including yoga studios, tennis and squash facilities, and arenas. Dance studios and performance spaces are closed. Outdoor activities, including walking, hiking, or riding your bike, are encouraged as long as physical distancing can be maintained and you are not required to self-isolate for any reason. _____________ HEALTH CARE SERVICES: Private health care clinics are closed, except those of physicians and nurse practitioners. Closed clinics can offer urgent and emergent care, and virtual options can be offered for non-urgent care. Visitor restrictions in health care are in place. Orders for long term care, personal care homes, and assisted living facilities are in place. Regional health authorities have postponed or cancelled some health care services. ______________ BUSINESSES AND SERVICES: Retail stores that do not provide services essential to life, health or personal safety of individuals and animals are closed to in-person service, but can offer online/telephone sales with delivery or curbside pick-up options. Retail stores that are permitted to remain open are not permitted to sell scratch or break open lotto tickets in store. Restaurants are closed for in-person dining (take-out, delivery and drive-thru options are still permitted). Bars and lounges are closed. Cinemas are closed. Personal service establishments, including spas, esthetic services, hair salons, body piercing, tattooing and tanning salons, are closed. ______________ The press conference is ongoing and we will keep you up to date. #covid19nfld _______________

In the event of a fire, every second counts, fire hydrants covered in snow and ice hinder our ability to save property or persons that may be trapped in a fire. We ask the residents of Bonavista, and any community, to help your local fire departments and firefighters by keeping fire hydrants near your home clear of snow and ice. When shoveling a fire hydrant it is important to shovel not only the access to the hydrant from the roadway, (as long as it is safe to do so) but also 3-feet around the fire hydrant.

With all the snow that has fallen and will continue to fall, we would like everyone to please be safe. Roads are slippery and visibility is reduced, do not venture out unless you absolutely have to, and reduce your speed accordingly. As always, keep fire safety in mind, as our firefighters will have difficulty getting out of their driveways in the event of an emergency.

NL911 is proud to be a sponsor of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services’ Learn Not to Burn Program. The program is now being offered virtua...lly for the 2020/2021 school year, with coordinator Tom Yetman teaching school-aged children about fire safety and the importance of our 911 system in Newfoundland and Labrador. To schedule a virtual session or to find out more information about the Learn Not to Burn program, school representatives can email [email protected]

Every second counts! Please help us by clearing any snow/ice from hydrants near your home.

Don’t wait to dispose of your real #Christmas tree. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against th...e home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program. https://bit.ly/2EtZmpl #WinterFireSafety #holidaysafety #firesafety See more

The new year is upon us and with that we want everyone to keep firework safety in mind. From our families to yours, we want to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

Important Information for REPORTING EMERGENCIES via 911 or (709)468-2222(Please Share): When reporting an emergency via 911: * When calling 911, your call will ...be routed to a 911 call centre based on your location. * A live call taker will ask "Do you need police, fire or ambulance?" & "What community are you calling from?" * Remain calm & be prepared to give your information to the emergency dispatcher once your call is transferred to the emergency service(s) required. * Stay on the line, listen carefully & speak clearly. Ensure you provide the following details: 1) Your Name 2) Your Address/Location 3) Type of Emergency * Know your location(community or area you are in such as building, home address, landmarks, GPS coordinates, road exits/markers, etc.). If you call 911 by mistake do not hang up, please stay on the line & notify the operator that it was a mistake. Under the Emergency 911 Act, false, frivolous or vexatious calls to 911 are an offense with possible penalties of up to $1,000 &/or imprisonment upon conviction. When reporting an emergency via (709)468-2222: * Our firefighters are dispatched through a paging system. Once you call our 7-digit emergency number, you will either hear a recording or talk directly to one of our Firefighters. * Please do not hang up when you hear the recording, our pagers have already sounded & firefighters are waiting for you to report your emergency after the beep. * Ensure you provide us the following information when you call: 1) Your Name 2) Your Address/Location 3) Type of Emergency * Remember to remain calm & talk clearly when reporting an emergency. If you dial our emergency number by mistake, please wait until after the beep & state you have called the wrong number. Having the civic number posted & providing us with all information possible will assist with an efficient response. Our Firefighters are on call 24/7 & ready to respond to all emergencies!

Enjoying the holiday parties? Taking a taxi or designated drive home is the easiest, safest and smartest decision. #SomeoneIsWaitingForYou #DontDrinkandDrive #HomeForChristmas

The Bonavista Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank the public, businesses, municipalities and various organizations for your continued s...upport in 2020. The department wishes everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season and reminds everyone about the importance of safety at Christmas time. Make sure all trees are kept away from heat sources, such as heat vents, electric heaters, radiators, and fireplaces. Make sure your tree has a sufficient amount of water. Don’t overload extension cords. Never leave your home or go to bed without unplugging your tree lights. Candles are not to be left unattended and must be extinguished properly. Keep your chimney clean and not just for Santa. Always remember in case of fire, Get Out and Stay Out, Never go back into a burning building. Thank you for your support in 2020. We wish you a Happy and Prosperous 2021.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing fire safety tips and reminders! Keep these things top of mind as you enjoy the holiday season. Here is your third fir...e safety tip: Always use caution with smoking materials, especially if you're consuming alcohol, cannabis or taking medication. halifax.ca/fireprevention

A fire hydrant buried in snow can mean the difference between losing a house/possessions or persons to a fire. #IAFFsafetytips

Extrication Training : Rod Burry

Incredible video of what a real backdraft looks like. Amazingly these firefighters, a mom and baby, all survived: http://on.hln.tv/90ora8

Here's a fireman’s bicycle from 1905.

According to our friends at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), nearly half (49%) of home fires are caused by cooking. This #FirePreventionWeek, we...’re highlighting why it’s important to serve up safety in the kitchen! This video shows actual footage from our ongoing research burns taking place at our DELCO facility -- showing the growth and spread of a kitchen fire. Make sure you have working smoke alarms, know your escape plan, and continue to #CloseBeforeYouDoze! This experiment was conducted in preparation for the DHS/FEMA funded Study of Fire Service Residential Home Size-Up and Search & Rescue Operations. The experiment took place in a purpose-built test fixture that represents a residential, single family home with 4 furnished bedrooms, a living room, dining area, and kitchen. Instrumentation was placed throughout the home to examine fire spread from a kitchen fire and its impact on occupant survivability. The fire was ignited by heating a pan of cooking oil to its ignition temperature. The fire spread into the wall cabinet adjacent to the stove and subsequently, the adjacent cabinets. Pieces of flaming cabinet proceeded to fall to the ground igniting the base cabinets and flooring. As the fire extended across the ceiling, it ignited additional cabinets which led to flashover of the kitchen. For more fire safety tips, visit closeyourdoor.org!

Kitchen Fire Safety Enforce a kid-free zone in the kitchen, keeping kids at least 3 feet away from the stove. Teach children what smoke alarms sound like and what to do when they hear one. Ensure they know two ways to escape from every room of your home, especially in the kitchen where many fires ignite, and where to meet up outside. It is also important to practice your fire escape plan. Finally, teach children to STOP, DROP and ROLL if their clothes should catch on f...ire. Cooking Safety While cooking, don’t wear loose clothing or dangling sleeves. Check food regularly and remain in the home while cooking. Keep anything that can catch on fire away from the stove, oven or any other appliance in the kitchen that generates heat. Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup. Purchase a fire extinguisher to keep in the kitchen. Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving the home to make sure all stoves, ovens and small appliances are turned off. Install a smoke alarm near the kitchen, on each level of the home, near sleeping areas and inside and outside bedrooms. Learn more at: http://www.redcross.org//lo/home-family/prevent-home-fires

Ted Bart, Founder and CEO of Protech8 is holding up a Porelle double certified PTFE moisture barrier, which has the highest level of breathability while exceed...ing NFPA requirements in viral, chemical and thermal protection. It is built into every glove for structural firefighting. Find out more: http://www.protech8.com/product/pro-tech-8-tpr-gold/ See more

Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment - Would you like a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience? The Bonavista Fire Volunteer Department is an organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting property through fire prevention, suppression, and public education. We are committed to continuous learning and superior customer service. If you like helping people and appreciate continuous learning, you may be an ideal candidate for a position as a volunteer firefighter. Open to male and female applicants. Applications can be picked up at the Bonavista Town Hall!

RCMP NL is experiencing technical difficulties with phone system, please call 911 for emergencies Currently, RCMP NL is experiencing technical difficulties with... the phone system that connects detachments across the province to the Operational Communications Centre (dispatch) in St. John’s. Anyone requiring non-urgent police assistance at this time is asked to visit their local detachment in person, or if making a phone call, press option 3 to be transferred to the local detachment. For an emergency please call 911. RCMP NL will provide an update when the situation is resolved.

We would like to thank the Trinity Bay North Fire Department on inviting us to join them for a day of vehicle extrication and smokehouse training.