Fort William First Nation Fire Department
90 Anemki Drive P7J 1L3 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

**WEATHER PERMITTING** Good morning FWFN community members. We would like to inform everyone that starting tomorrow at 11:30 the MNRF along side of FWFN fire department will be conducting a low complexity prescribed burn on FWFN lands. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email our Fire Prevention Officer at [email protected].

Word from our Chief Peter Collins

A very great opportunity. This is where I personally made my start and I have nothing but good things to say about this program and the MNRF

If you get into trouble on the ice and you're by yourself 1. Call for help! 2. Resist the immediate urge to climb back out where you fell in. The ice is weak in this area. 3. Try to relax and catch your breath. Turn yourself toward the shore so you are looking at where you entered onto the ice. The ice is more stable close to shore.... 4. Reach forward onto the broken ice without pushing down. Kick your legs to try to get your body into a horizontal position. 5. Continue kicking your legs, and crawl onto the ice. 6. When you are back on the ice, crawl on your stomach or roll away from the open area with your arms and legs spread out as far as possible to evenly distribute your body weight. 7. Do not stand up! Look for the shore and make sure you are crawling in the right direction. See more

According to fire safety experts, we should always sleep with our bedroom door closed. A closed-door can slow down the spread of flames, improve oxygen levels, reduce toxic smoke and decrease temperature if a fire breaks out in your home.

Communication to the community of Fort William First Nation regarding a third confirmed case of COVID.

Make sure to keep your trees watered everyone

Please be extra cautious during these times

13 Things You Need To Know About House Fires. This information may just save you or your loved ones lives! #firesafety #beprepared Fire Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

Get out to vote today! We need to keep our Elders in our community

FIRE SAFETY FOR OLDER ADULTS Be prepared for fire Know exactly what to do and where to go if there is a fire. Plan Your Escape! Make a home escape plan or refer to your building's fire safety plan.... Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives Install Working Smoke Alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home (including the basement). Every month, test all the smoke alarms by using a broom handle or cane to gently push the alarm test button. Make sure everyone can hear the smoke alarms from all areas of your home. If you smoke... Use large, deep ashtrays and always make sure your cigarette butts are out. Never smoke when you are lying down, if you are drowsy, or in bed. Don't reach for danger! Wear tight-fitting or rolled-up sleeves when cooking and don't reach over a hot burner. If a pot catches fire, cover it with a lid and turn off the burner. Never leave your cooking unattended. If your clothing catches fire... Lower ourself to the ground, cover your face with your hands and roll over and over to put out the flames. If you can't do this, grab a towel or blanket and smother the flames. Crawl low under Smoke Most fire victims die from smoke, not flames. Smoke always rises, so you must get down on the floor where the air is cleaner. Crawl on our hands and knees to safety. Give space heaters space Keep them at least 1 metre (3 feet) away from everything -- including you. A slight brush against a heater could set your clothing on fire. Need assistance? If you would like help to test your smoke alarms or to prepare a fire safety plan, talk to your friends, family or home support worker. There is help available within your community. If you have any questions about fire safety, your fire department will be pleased to assist you. William G. Solomon-Fire Prevention Officer Fort William First Nation Fire Department 807-623-9543

Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11. President Barack Obama

Make sure when having a fire that you do not leave it unattended. Always make sure you have a bucket of water close by and when you’re finished your fire is completely out!