WEEK 3 IS HERE! 🔥 4 HAZARDS, 1 ROOM – FIRE SAFETY CHALLENGE!!!! Another week another room, see if you can find these fire hazards, they may not be as easy to find as you think. How many can you find? 1, 2, 3… or all 4?

Welcome back to Week 2 🔥4 HAZARDS, 1 ROOM , FIRE SAFETY CHALLENGE Did you find all 4 hazards last week? Don't stop, this week, we’re taking you into another room in the home, look for this weeks hidden fire hazards. 🔎Look closely. What hazards can you spot? Take a few seconds to study the picture and see if you can find all 4 before checking the answers!

One bad wire. One big fire.🔌🔥 Electrical problems can quickly become a serious fire hazard on farms and in barns. Check your wiring, cords, outlets and electrical equipment regularly for damage, wear and tear, overheating, or damage caused by animals. Don't overload circuits or use extension cords as permanent wiring. A few minutes of checking today could help prevent a fire tomorrow. #FirePrevention #FireSafety #EGFES #EastGwillimbury #StaySafe

Think you’ve got a good eye to spot any fire hazards? 👀 Join us every Thursday for the next five weeks for our 4 Hazards, 1 Room, Fire Safety Challenge. Every Thursday, we’ll show you a room in the home, with 4 hidden fire hazards. Put your fire-safety skills to the test and see if you can find them all! 🔎 Look closely to spot the hazards, some may be hiding in plain sight! Check back next Thursday for your next challenge. Don't forget to bring your fire-safety skills.

Did you know? Simply closing your bedroom door before you go to sleep can help save your life in the event of a fire. A close door can, 🔥 Slow the spread of flames. 🌡️ Reduce heat. 💨 Keep smoke and toxic gases out longer. ⏱️ Give you valuable extra time to escape. 🌡Make a 900 degree difference. Close your door tight, before you say goodnight. 😴💤

Did you know? Many of the everyday items in your home like furniture, rugs, artificial plants and decor are made with synthetic materials. When these materials catch fire, they can burn faster and produce more toxic smoke, reducing the time you have to escape. In today's homes, a fire can become life-threatening in less than 3 minutes. Protect your family by: ☑️Installing working smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas. ☑️Test your smoke alarms monthly. ☑️Practicing your home escape plan so everyone knows two ways out. ☑️Once outside stay outside. ☑️Call 9-1-1 from outside the home.

Most fatal home fires occur at night while people are sleeping. 💤 A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire and could make a life-saving difference in your home. Close your door tight, before you say goodnight. 😴

There's nothing better than gathering around a campfire, but a few simple steps can help keep everyone safe. 🏕 Before you light a fire: ✔️ Check your local bylaws to make sure campfires are permitted. ✔️ Avoid burning on windy or dry days. ✔️ Keep your fire small and never leave it unattended. ✔️ Always keep water or a shovel nearby. ✔️ Check to ensure there are no fire bans in affect in the area Before you leave, make sure ashes are cool. If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Enjoy your campfire safely and help protect our community.

Have you seen East Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Service in your neighbourhood? If you spot our crews out in the community, we're conducting our FREE Smoke & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Program! From April through October, our team visits various neighbourhoods across East Gwillimbury to help ensure homes are protected with working smoke and CO alarms. During our visit, we'll provide fire and life safety information, answer your questions, and help make sure your home is safer for you and your family. 🏘️ Can't wait for us to come to your neighbourhood? You can also book a FREE in-person smoke and CO alarm inspection, just by scanning the QR code. Test your alarms today!

🔋 Don't Throw Used Batteries in the Garbage! 🔋 Used batteries can still hold a charge. If they are damaged or come into contact with other batteries or metal objects, they can spark and cause fires in garbage trucks, recycling facilities, or landfills. When disposing your batteries: ✅ Cover the terminals (positive and negative ends) with non-conductive electrical tape or ✅ Take them to a designated Household Hazardous Waste Depot or participating battery recycling location for safe disposal. 📍 East Gwillimbury Household Hazardous Waste & Recycling Depot 225 Garfield Wright Blvd., Sharon 🕒 Open: • Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Closed Tuesday & Wednesday Small batteries can create big hazards—recycle them safely. ♻️🔥 #BatterySafety #RecycleRight #LithiumBatterySafety

Whether you're swimming, boating, or simply relaxing by the water, always stay alert. 🛟Wear a life jacket 🚫Don’t swim alone 🥤Stay hydrated Make safety your first priority when on or near the water! For more information: bit.ly/4fuhhgE

A great meal can turn into an emergency in just a few seconds. 👨‍🍳 Stay in the kitchen while cooking. Distractions happen, use a timer or reminder to keep track of food on the stove and always have oven mitts nearby. 🍽️ Keep anything that can melt or burn, such as towels, potholders, paper products, emptied packaging and curtains, away from the stove. 🔥 If a grease fire starts, DO NOT use water. Instead, turn off the burner if it's safe to do so and carefully slide a proper fitting lid over the pan to smother the flames. 🚸Kids are curious! Keep a 3-foot (1 meter) kid-free zone around the stove and cooking area to help prevent burns and injuries. 📱In the event a fire is beyond your control, get outside and call 9-1-1. For more information: bit.ly/3RtPxk2

🔥A heartfelt thank you to our Wildland Firefighters and Response Crews🔥 🌲You courageously face extreme conditions to protect our communities, homes and forests. 🫂Your dedication, teamwork and tireless efforts make a difference when it matters most. 🚁We are incredibly grateful for your commitment in coordinating the response, fighting the wildland fires and supporting evacuees. ❤️ Stay Safe

Sneaking away for the weekend to your favourite summer spot. Doesn't matter if it's a cottage, trailer, airbnb or summer home, it is important to remember, fire never takes a vacation, even when you do. Before you settle in, take a few minutes to protect what matters most. A quick safety check can prevent a devastating fire. ✅Test your smoke & carbon monoxide alarms. ✅Inspect electrical cords for damage or fraying. ✅Keep campfires small, supervised, and make sure they are fully out before bed. ✅Clear away debris around structures. ✅Make sure you an evacuation plan. Summer spaces can be in remote areas where help may take longer to arrive, being prepared makes all the difference. In case of emergency, call 911. Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the East Gwillimbury Tim Hortons locations at Green Lane and Leslie Street to support Tim Hortons Camp Day! Our members had a great time collecting donations, serving coffee, and working alongside the amazing Tim Hortons staff—all in support of helping youth attend Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. ☕️ Thank you to Tim Hortons, everyone who donated, and our FES staff who volunteered their time to make the day a success. Your generosity helps create life-changing opportunities for young people in our communities. #timhortonscampday #EGFES #EastGwillimbury #timhortons

If you think its hot outside, so do your pets. Here are a few gentle reminders about pet safety. 🚗Never leave pets in a car, temperatures can rise dangerously fast, even with the windows cracked. 💧Have fresh water available, keep clean, cool water on hands at all times. Pets can get dehydrated in the heat just like you can. 🌳Find shade and cool spaces, provide a cool, shaded spot or air conditioned space for your pet. ⏱️Limit outdoor activity, avoid the hottest parts of the day (10 am - 4 pm) Test the pavement with your hand if it's to hot for your hand its to hot for their paws. Walk in the mornings or evenings. For more info visit bit.ly/4aShF78

Water Safety Reminder: Bathing Suit Colours Matter🌊 What children wear in the water can affect how easily they are seen. Bright, neon colours stand out in pools and open water, while darker colours can blend in and become harder to spot. While clothing colour can help improve visibility, it is not a substitute for active supervision. Drowning can happen quickly and often silently. Always ensure children are within arm’s reach around water, swimming with a buddy, and wearing a properly fitted life jacket when boating or in open water. Stay close. Stay alert. Stay safe. #WaterSafety #StaySafe #summer #EastGwillimbury #fireprevention

Ways to enjoy a safe start to your summer! 🛟Never swim alone. 💧Keep a close eye on weather, currents and weather can shift quickly. 🚤Always watch children near waterways. 🌊Always wear a proper fitting lifejacket. Visit for more information: bit.ly/4ejf7RI

As temperatures rise and families head to pools, lakes, beaches and water parks to cool off, East Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Service is reminding residents that water safety should always be a top priority. 🌊 🛟Stay Alert. 🛟Never let children swim alone. 🛟Jump in feet first. For more information visit: bit.ly/4ejf7RI

This Canada Day, we encourage residents to attend East Gwillimbury's professional fireworks display, scheduled for tonight, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Mount Albert Lions Field. Remember if you are setting off residential fireworks, 🎇please follow manufacturers instructions & bylaw requirements while keeping fire safety in mind. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Canada Day! @townofeg For more information bit.ly/42RxAwt