ASSINIBOIA — In their continued efforts to engage with the community, Assiniboia Fire Department members will take part in two activities for National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12.
The theme of this year’s event is, “Smoke Alarms, Make Them Work for You.”
Smoke alarms are an essential part of your home fire escape plan. In a fire, smoke spreads rapidly, and functioning smoke alarms provide an early alert, helping you get outside quickly.
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency fact sheet on the government’s website states, “Roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes when there are no smoke alarms or no smoke alarms that work.”
AFD will be doing presentations at 7th Avenue and Assiniboia Elementary on Oct. 9 during the day, as well as the AFD team will be having an open house and barbecue at the fire hall Oct. 9, starting at 5 p.m. A great supper deal is being prepared by your community fire fighting members serving up burgers or hotdogs, chips and a drink for only $5.
Effective July 1, 2022, all buildings in Saskatchewan with sleeping rooms are required to provide early warning protection against the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning, smoke and fire.
There are many types of alarms available to suit your circumstances and building layout. Working smoke alarms can alert you and your family so there is time to escape and call 911. Purchases can choose from hard-wired alarms, tamper-resistant or 10-year battery alarms to detect CO and/or smoke.
Residents need to know smoke alarms and combination smoke/CO alarms do need to be replaced. Follow the recommended replacement cycle indicated by the manufacturer for your alarms. If you hear a chirp coming from your alarm it will indicate either battery or unit replacement.
If you don’t remember how old your alarm is, you should replace it.
The Saskatchewan Government website also states, “When a building contains sleeping rooms, smoke alarms must be installed: on each floor level of a building, including the level with sleeping rooms, with the smoke alarm located between the sleeping rooms and the remainder of the floor, and inside each sleeping room.”
