Do you have equipment or machinery at your home? Be sure to refuel all equipment and machinery outdoors away from potential ignition sources like open flames or sparks. For more info, visit georgina.ca/fire #FarmSafety #FireSafety

During Ontario summers, there’s nothing quite like gathering around a crackling campfire. Be responsible when building a campfire to help prevent wildland fires. Learn how to build & put out a campfire safely ontario.ca/page/how-preve… #FireFriday

#Recall: Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges recalled due to fire hazard. Front knobs can be accidentally activated, posing a fire risk. Contact Samsung Canada for free knob locks or covers. For more details, visit: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recal…

Passed in 2013, the Hawkins Gignac Act has helped reduce carbon monoxide-related deaths in Ontario. Ten years later, John Gignac, who brought national attention to #COSafety, reflects on the Act's legacy.

Happy Labour Day! Be safe, drink responsibly, drive sober, plan ahead... and don't forget to have fun!!

Tomorrow is the first day of school. Please remember that the roads will be busier and a bit chaotic as everyone adjusts to new schedules and situations. Slow down in school zones and around school buses. Have a safe and healthy school year!

Later this month is Test Your Smoke Alarm Day! Join us by being law abiding citizens, because it is the law to have working smoke alarms in your home. Test your smoke alarms today! #TestYourSmokeAlarmDay #FireSafety

(part 3) One lucky winner will be randomly chosen on Sept 30th. The winner will receive a FIRE SAFETY prize pack & enjoy a pizza dinner delivered to their home in a fire truck! 🚒🍕 Open to all Haldimand County residents. Good luck & don't forget to test your smoke alarms! 🔥🚨

(part 1) 🚨 CONTEST ALERT! 🚨 The Haldimand County Fire Department is excited to support the Test Your Smoke Alarm Day campaign! We’ve placed signs at various county facilities, and we want to see you with them!

(part 2) How to Enter: 1.Find one of our signs around Haldimand County. 2.Snap a photo of yourself with the sign. 3.Post it on social media using the hashtag #Savedbythebeep and tag @haldemerg.

By its very nature, being prepared involves prepping in advance. From safety kits to swimming lessons, from testing smoke alarms to ensuring you and your loved ones have an escape plan. Be ready. Be prepared! #WarningWednesday #EmergencyPreparedness

When fire strikes, deadly smoke fills your home in minutes, leaving you very little time to escape. Plan ahead – Develop and practice a #HomeEscapePlan. Don't forget to factor in your pets when devising and practicing your plan. #FireSafety

#HaldimandOPP was with Haldimand Fire & EMS, H-N CrimeStoppers, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Housing for a #safety presentation tonight. It was a great opportunity for #CommunityEngagement and sharing information. Thanks for hosting!^pc

Wrapping up summer with a smaller bow than the month before, and we will take it! Thank you Haldimand for checking your smoke alarms, emptying out your lint traps, being cautious around pools and open bodies of water, and for overall taking extra care! #SummerStats #Emergencies

It can be hard to find the words. 9-8-8 can help. #988Canada #SuicidePrevention

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Join us as we ramp up to Test Your Smoke Alarm Day on September 28th! #TestYourSmokeAlarmDay #FireSafety

We see Fire Prevention Officer Richard, we want to see YOU too!! Show us your selfie with our #SavedByTheBeep signs throughout the County. The winner will be announced at the end of the month! #SavedByTheBeep #FireSafety #EmergencyPreparedness

#Adulting101: Set your clothes dryer to ‘fire safety.’ Clean the lint screen after every load and ensure the outdoor vent is always debris-free. This helps prevent a fire, and it also helps your laundry dry faster. #FireSafety