Have working smoke alarms on each storey and adjacent to all sleeping areas in your RV, Trailer, mobile home or cottage. A well prepared and practised fire escape plan will also increase your chances of safely escaping during a fire emergency #FireSafetyFriday

If using fireworks on Canada Day, use safely, and in accordance with the City of Guelph fireworks bylaw. ow.ly/WgUm50VO2wT #FireSafetyFriday

Smoke alarms save lives! Install, test, and maintain #FireSafetyFriday

Smoke alarms save lives and are the law. Test your alarms monthly, change batteries annually and replace expired alarms. #FireSafetyFriday

Thanks to @TeamKerzner and @ONsafety for the Fire Protection Grant funding to help keep our @GPFFA467 FFs safe. New SCBA washers have been installed and will decontaminate the deadly carcinogens from our air packs, masks, and cylinders. @cityofguelph @ONFireChiefs @barnoldfire

Its grass fire season. Use care when handling potential ignition sources near grass and brush #FireSafetyFriday

Be safe this spring and stay away from fast moving waterways #FireSafetyFriday

An early morning townhouse fire has left one dead and another in serious condition. Guelph Fire Department would like to urge all residents the importance of working smoke and CO alarms. Be sure to test yours monthly. Read the City news release here: ow.ly/uWyG50VkYbW

Having a “staycation” this March Break? Develop your home fire escape plan & practise it with the entire family. #FireSafetyFriday

When cooking, stand by your pan and watch what you heat. Never leave your cooking unattended #FireSafetyFriday

Protect the one you love. Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and clear snow and ice from your natural gas meter and vents. Do it now! The City of Guelph

Please keep fire hydrants near your home clear of snow and ice. It helps firefighters locate and hook up our hose for water supply to save valuable time when every second counts! The City of Guelph

Help us help you. In a fire situation, every second counts. Please keep nearby hydrants free and clear of snow accumulation. @cityofguelph @barnoldfire @guelphpffaprez

Its the perfect time to prepare and practise your home fire escape plan. Always have two ways out and never go back inside #FireSafetyFriday

Practice fire safety this Winter Solstice with space heaters, wood stoves and fireplaces. Keep at least one metre (3 feet) distance between your heat source and combustibles, like paper and fabrics. Make the holidays happy with working smoke and CO alarms!

Holidays are stressful. Go slow in the kitchen and avoid being a statistic. 17% of fires in Ontario are cooking-related, mostly caused when the stove is left unattended. Be mindful when cooking and never leave the kitchen while using a stove. Working smoke alarms save lives!

Give your family the gift of peace of mind with a home fire escape plan and have two ways out of every room to ensure your loved ones are prepared for the worst so you can focus on the best: festive cheer! Make the holidays happy with working smoke alarms and an escape plan!

Holiday baking with children this holiday season? Keep an eye on your bakers and remember to never leave the oven unattended. Safety first, cookies second! Make your holidays cheerful and sound—test your smoke alarms year-round!

Extension cords should only be used with certified devices as a temporary solution. If you need more power, call a licensed electrician for more outlets, don’t overload a circuit, and never run cords under a rug. Plug into holiday fire safety this year with working smoke alarms!