Augusta Fire Rescue

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week Snow. Nests. Debris. When chimneys or vents are blocked, carbon monoxide can build up in your home, even when your appliances are working. You can’t see or smell CO, but a working alarm can warn you. #LetSafetyBeHeard #COWeek2026

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week! Snow. Nests. Debris. When chimneys or vents are blocked, carbon monoxide can build up in your home, even when your appliances are working. You can’t see or smell CO, but a working alarm can warn you. Learn more: Ontario.ca/CarbonMonoxide

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week! CO is a colourless, odourless, & tasteless gas that is lethal&undetectable without a working CO alarm. Homes that contain a fuel-fired appliance,fireplace or attached garage,must have a CO alarm installed on every storey,&outside all sleeping areas

Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries! As you turn your clocks back, take a few minutes to check your smoke alarms & carbon monoxide alarms. ◼Replace batteries if needed. ◼Test your alarms to make sure they're working. ◼Check the expiry dates on your alarms.

A few reminders to a have a spooktacular Halloween! Carry a flashlight or glow stick & wear something reflective. Use sidewalks & cross at designated crosswalks. Make sure costumes are short enough to avoid tripping. Drivers, please slow down & watch for little ghosts & goblins!

Augusta Fire Rescue expresses our condolences to the family & friends of those affected by the tragedy at CFB Wainwright. We stand with the Canadian Armed Forces community. May Sgt. Morgan Wong, Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Aidan Goulding, and Pte. Hayden Lykkemark rest in peace.

October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week! When charging on a plane, keep portable charging devices on the tray table. Do not charge devices in overhead compartments & never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane. #firepreventionweek

October 4-10 Is Fire Prevention Week! Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail. #firepreventionweek

October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week! Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery. For more info: fpw.org. #firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety

October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week! Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. #fpw

October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week! Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat. For more info: fpw.org. #firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety

October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week! Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. For more info: fpw.org. #firepreventionweek #sparky

October 4 -10 is Fire Prevention Week! This years theme is: Charge into Fire Safety; Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in. #firepreventionweek

Today, we remember the children who never returned home from residential schools, honour Survivors, and recognize the ongoing impacts on Indigenous communities. Take a moment today to reflect, listen, and learn.

Today is the first day of school! Please be extra cautious on the roads this week. Watch out for children walking too, in their excitement, they may forget to watch for you! Good luck all students!

Post Secondary School Fire Safety Part 5 When the smoke alarm sounds, everyone must know what to do & where to go. Students need to develop a fire escape plan: Know where the stairs are located Leave the building as quickly as possible Do not re-enter the building for any reason

Post Secondary Fire Safety Part 4 Carbon monoxide is invisible, odourless and tasteless gas. If your home, student housing or rental has a fuel burning appliance or attached garage, the law states that a CO alarm must be installed on every level and outside of all sleeping areas.

Post Secondary School Fire Safety Part 3 It is critical that the dwelling has working smoke alarms. It is the law in Ontario to have working smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. it is against the law for tenants to disable or tamper with a smoke alarm.

Do you have a lesson learned or story to share about how you should safely use and charge your rechargeable batteries? Send us a message by Aug 31 if you are interested in becoming our Fire Safety Community Champion for Fire Prevention Week. #FirePreventionWeek #ChargedForLife

Post Secondary School Safety Part 2: Parties are as much a part of student life as attending classes. While most student parties are harmless fun, the consumption of alcohol combined with cooking can create a fire risk. ◼Don't cook after drinking. Order out