October is Fire Safety Month

Being prepared is the first line of defense in fire prevention. The fire safety team at Canadian Tire has put together a home and fire safety tip list to help keep your family safe.

Fire Extinguisher Safety Tip

Ensure that every member of the family knows the location of the fire extinguishers in your home as well as how to use the unit.

Fight fires with the PASS system: Pull the pin Aim low – point the unit at the base of the fire Squeeze the lever Sweep from side to side Make sure your unit is fully charged by regularly checking the gauge

Smoke Detector Safety Tip

There should be a smoke detector on every level of your home. Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years. Even with proper maintenance (cleaning, battery changes etc) smoke alarms are not guaranteed to function properly after 10 years. Replace your old smoke alarm today and never remove the batteries to silence an alarm. New at Canadian Tire is the Remote Hush Smoke Alarm that allows nuisance alarms to be silenced wirelessly from a distance. Also, the remote control can also be used to test the smoke alarm.

Carbon Monoxide Safety Tip

Carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless, making it a silent threat. Replace the batteries in your smoke alarm and CO alarm every year. As an easy reminder, replace your batteries when you turn back your clocks for daylight savings.

Dryer Safety Tip

Dryer fires are more common than you think, making it important to remove lint and debris from your dryer duct on a regular basis. Often birds and mice find comfort by nesting in these sheltered areas, causing obstruction.  When dryer ducts are clogged, the risk of dryer fire is increased and the dryer can require as much as 60% more drying time and can use almost 80% more energy.

Be Safe, Be Healthy, For You and Your Family

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