Cottage Country Fire and Safety

Will your carbon monoxide detector go off before it is too late? Do you check your batteries on a regular basis? Learn how to better protect yourself and your family from this type of situation. We at Cottage Country Fire and Safety pride ourselves in the early detection of carbon monoxide poisoning, home fires and water leaks. Contact us at (647)877-4917 for a complimentary home safety evaluation and receive a 167 piece Emergency Preparedness Kit. Be prepared for the unpredictable!

Please read carefully. This is what could happen if you charge your electronics in bed or on a soft surface. It took a very short time to spark a fire. Thankfully no one lost their life in this situation.

As the holiday season is fast approaching, here are some safety tips to consider during this festive time of year. Let's all stay healthy and safe. https://www.oafc.on.ca/holiday-fire-safety Holiday Fire Safety | Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs

Do you have fire detection in your attic? Are you aware there have been two major townhome complex fires in the last 2 days? Multiple units have been burned through the spread of fire from one unit to another. If you would like to know more about fire protection for your home and attic, please contact Cottage Country Fire and Safety at (647)877-4917 or contact us via email at [email protected] for a free home safety evaluation. This could happen to anyone. Don't wait til it happens to you!

Please make sure you are careful when charging your electronic devices.

Yes, this does mean you!!! No exceptions.

Do you know that many of the kitchens and restaurant kitchens in Europe use "fire blankets"? These are great for grease fires in your kitchens. Contact us at (647)877-4917 to get more information on how to better protect yourself and your family in the event of a fire. What are Fire Blankets?... Fire blankets are ideal for putting out small burning pans, so its recommended to keep one in the kitchen and learn how to use it correctly and confidently. When cooking, if a pan catches fire under no circumstances should you pour water onto the flames. This will result in the fire spreading out rapidly, often with devastating consequences. Therefore if you decide to tackle a pan fire, the most safe and effective method is using a fire blanket. Fire blankets are made out of glass fibre fabric, with a thin fire resistant coating. They work by stopping the airflow to the fire, starving it of Oxygen one of the vital ingredients that fire needs in order to keep burning. They are a much safer option than the traditional wet tea-towel approach, which since 2008 has been advised against in government fire safety campaigns. Make Sure Blanket is Correct Size Before using a fire blanket, firstly you have to judge if it safe to fight the fire. This will depend on whether the blanket is big enough to cover the full area of the fire and therefore cut off the Oxygen supply to the flames. As always in the case of fire, you should use caution and if theres any doubt that you cannot put out the fire safely, shut the kitchen door behind you, get out and dial 911 straight away. Step by Step: Using a Fire Blanket Turn off the source of heat if it is safe to do so, if not do this as soon as possible after the flames have been extinguished. Pull the fire blanket out of its container and stretch it out fully, making sure that it covers the size of the fire. Keep the blanket at arms length and approach the fire looking over the top of the blanket, so you have a clear view of what you are doing. Cover the burning pan, completely smothering the flames. Leave the blanket in place for at least 30 minutes to an hour before removing to avoid re-ignition. After putting the blanket on the flames leave the room, shutting the door behind you and call the fire department. They will need to make sure everything is safe before you can re-enter the building, so this is important even if the fire has been put out. For fires in commercial kitchens it is also recommended to have a wet chemical fire extinguisher as these are the only type of fire extinguisher designed specifically for use on fires in the kitchen involving large volumes of cooking oil as in deep fat fryers.

Words cannot express the loss and grief that this family must be going through. Our hearts go out to them. This shows the importance of having an escape plan and an early warning system. Please contact us for a free home evaluation and ask us how you can better prepare yourself in the event of a fire or disaster. Call us at (647)877-4917 or send us an email at [email protected] to schedule your appointment for a complimentary home assessment. It could save your life.

These are the smoke detectors that are found in 90% of our homes. These are statements from 2012 yet the death rate for home fires remain unchanged. Popular smoke alarms may go off too late, experts warn Oct. 3, 2012, 7:46 AM EDT By Jeff Rossen and Avni Patel... Startling claims that popular kinds of smoke detectors may not protect your family in a fire: TODAY National Investigative Correspondent Jeff Rossen reports. When you buy a smoke detector, you assume it will sound quickly in a fire, giving you plenty of time to escape. But some experts warn that's not always true. In fact, we found that the most common type of smoke detector the kind you probably have in your house right now may not go off in time, even when surrounded by thick, toxic smoke, giving little warning to get your family out. Amanda Debuty awoke to a house full of smoke, her children trapped upstairs. As I'm trying to get upstairs, my first thought is the four people that I have upstairs, that theyre not scared, that theyre safe, she said tearfully. Tragically, the kids didn't make it. Cause of death: Smoke inhalation. So why didn't they have more warning? After all, Amanda said, the house had working smoke detectors. We put fresh batteries in the smoke detectors, we pushed the test button, so I knew they worked, Amanda said. And then when it was time, they never went off. Amanda said she had the common type of smoke detector, used in 90 percent of homes: inexpensive, easy-to-find alarms that rely on ionization technology. They work well to detect fires with fast flames. But experts say some of the most deadly fires are the smoldering, smoky kind that can fill your home with toxic gases while you sleep.

Please be aware of what you store in your garage. Make a New Year resolution to store all flammable containers, including gas cans, outside away from your home. Keep your families safe and reduce the chance of sparking a fire, said Chief Gord Weir.

Did you know that deadly carbon monoxide can build up inside your home if your furnace & hot water tank vents are not clear of snow and ice?

Michael Bird, Provincial Fire Investigator, said there were burning candles in a prayer room that ignited some fabric and caused the fire. Bird said there were NO WORKING SMOKE ALARMS inside the home. Does this mean that the batteries in the smoke alarms were dead or that the smoke alarms just did not work?

Facts about home clothes dryer fires 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss. Failure to clean the dryer (34 percent) is the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires. More home clothes dryer fires occur in the fall and winter months, peaking in January.

Here are 12 Tips for the Winter Holiday Season to help keep all your friends and family safe during this wonderful time of year. Wishing everyone an extra safe and a very Merry Christmas!

A few safety tips to keep your home and family safe during the festive season.

The importance of keeping your live Christmas tree well-watered during this holiday season. Let's be safe while we enjoy this wonderful time of year with friends and family. A live Christmas tree burn conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows just how quickly a dried out Christmas tree fire burns, with flashover occurring in less than one minute, as compared to a well-watered tree, which burns at a much slower rate

How will you be notified of a fire in your garage? Please contact [email protected] or call (647)877-4917 for a free home evaluation and information on how to get the proper detection for your garage or out buildings.

Close before you doze. A friendly reminder of the importance of sleeping with your doors closed. It could potentially save your life.

How would you like to be notified of a fire when you are not home? Our network will notify you of a fire in the event that you are not there. For more information and a free home evaluation please call us at (647)877-4917.

Fire Prevention Week | October 6-12, 2019 This years FPW theme, Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape! is aimed at educating everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. If there is a fire in your home, you may have as little as one to two minutes to safely escape. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.... Plan ahead for your escape. Make your home escape plan and practice today. For a free home evaluation, please contact Cottage Country Fire and Safety at [email protected] or call (647)877-4917.

Do you know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning? Whether you are sleeping at home or elsewhere, make sure you are aware of the signs, it could save your life.

Do you have the proper fire detection in your garage? Do you have a bedroom over your garage? Don't rely on a smoke detector to alert you of a fire in the garage. Please contact [email protected] or call (647)877-4917 to book an appointment for a free home safety evaluation.

On this day... 18 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning tomorrow. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift of saving lives. None of them saw past 10:00 am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted. Copied and shared Never forget.

Have your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors been recalled? It is important to have working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Every second counts.

Our hearts go out to Luther Jones' family. He lost his 3 children while responding to a false alarm call. Every day firemen put their lives at risk in order to try and save ours. Our hats go off to them. So sorry for Luther Jones' loss.

Have you ever wondered if it is safer to sleep with your bedroom doors opened or closed? Interesting read and video.

It is important that you leave the premises immediately when you are aware of a fire. It is just a matter of time. You have very little time to escape.

Please do not leave your electronics charging on any type of soft furniture. It could be a potential fire hazard.

Did you know that it was this fast? Be prepared. If you would like to receive free fire and safety information along with a home safety evaluation from Cottage Country Fire and Safety please send us an email at [email protected]

Please do not overload your power bars. Here are some of the dangers associated with overheated power bars.

This cellular telephone caught fire next to this couple's 3 month old baby. The telephone and baby were both on the couch at the same time. Please be cautious! You never know when things like this can happen.

It's a good thing the neighbours were there to alert the Fire Department and save these two dogs' lives.

Fires are not always in our control but, having early warning detection in your home or garage could save your family's lives.

Please remember to unplug any chargers that you may not have in use. This news article depicts a 2 year old having died after putting the charger wire in his mouth.

This is why it is important to have Carbon Monoxide Detectors on every level in your home.

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We always recommend getting proper chargers rather than the dollar store or knockoff chargers. They are far less likely to overheat and catch fire. BUT, as always, never charge devices while you're asleep.