January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Ensure you’re taking the proper measures to reduce cancer risk.

Your gifts this year may contain #LithiumBatteries. Only use Li-Ion batteries in the device they were designed for, and don't overcharge them. Always follow the manufacturers’ instructions for #safecharging. Visit chargedforlife.ca to learn more battery fire safety tips!

#FireSafety Alert 🚨: The Office of the Fire Marshal advises against using fire blankets for consumer use. If there is a burning pot on the stove, slide a lid over the pot, turn off the stove, and don’t move the pot until it has cooled. 🏠🔥

Ontario saw 111 fire deaths in 2024. A reminder to install smoke alarms on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas, and test them every month. Together, let’s make 2025 a fire safe year!

#Recall: JPrestige Solo, Prestige Excellence and Aerco Esteem Gas Boilers recalled due to risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Immediately contact Triangle Tube to schedule a free boiler inspection. bit.ly/3F3k0iw

⚡️Don’t toss #LithiumIon batteries in the trash⚡️ They’re hazardous waste and can cause fires. 🚫🔥 Keep them out of garbage, blue, or green bins! Tape the terminals, store them in a plastic bag and then drop them off at your local drop-off location. 🌍♻️ #ChargedForLife

A fire doesn’t wait. It doesn’t warn. It takes. Know without doubt your home has a working smoke alarm. Know for certain your family knows what to do when it beeps. A life lost. A family forever changed. Seconds decide everything. Test. Practice. Survive. #SavedByTheBeep

🚨Attention Parents, Students & Educators: A dangerous TikTok trend called the Chromebook Challenge is putting lives and schools at risk Students are intentionally short-circuiting their laptops to cause sparks and fires.Never tamper or insert objects into electronic device ports

Booked the cottage? Packed the flip-flops? When you get there, do a two-minute fire safety check: ✔ Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms ✔ Spot the exits ✔ Know how to get out fast A good vacation starts with peace of mind. #FireSafety #TravelSafe

We celebrate dads for so many things, but let's talk about their quiet superpower: our safety. From teaching fire escape routes to meticulously maintaining the BBQ, father figures go above and beyond. Thank you, Dad, for being our constant hero! 🙏 #FathersDay #HappyFathersDay

HONORING HEROES A miles-long procession with agencies from around our region for the two fallen Coeur d' Alene Firefighters tragically killed in the line of duty. #NeverForgotten

🔌 Pull the plug on electrical fires. Avoid overloading the circuit with “octopus-outlet”. Use extension cords as a temporary connection only. Check electrical cords for damage such as fraying or nicks. Have a licensed electrician install additional outlets if needed. #Electrical

Heading to the cottage? Bring more than bug spray. ✅ Smoke alarms on every level ✅ CO alarms if you burn fuel ✅ Test, replace batteries, bring back-ups #CottageEra #LowKeyPrepared #BeThatFriend #FireSafety

🚨 Install. Test. Replace. 🚨 Your smoke alarm is your first line of defence in a fire. Make sure it’s ready to protect you and your loved ones. ✅ Install smoke alarms on every storey of your home ✅ Test them every month ✅ Replace every 10 years (battery & hardwired)

Holiday decorations often come with extra plugs – which can mean extra danger. Choose certified cords, don’t connect extension cords, keep them out from under rugs/doorways, and avoid overloading outlets. Shine safely, Ontario. #HolidaySafetyON Mississauga Fire A descriptive

Recall Alert: Fire Hazard: Relight Candles Previously Available on Amazon.ca Health Canada warns that certain relight candles pose a serious fire hazard in Canada. If you own this product, stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely. Learn how to identify

When seconds matter, smoke alarms make the difference. Fire moves fast, but early warning helps keep families safe. Test your smoke alarms regularly. 🔥🚨

Do you know how to get out of your electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid if power fails? Many EVs and some hybrids use electronic door releases. If the system fails—due to fire, a crash, or extreme heat/cold—those buttons may not work. 🔎 Find manual overrides 📘 Check your

⚠️ Cold weather and lithium-ion batteries don’t mix! Charging below 0°C (32°F) can cause invisible damage → fires and explosions. Keep them safe: warm up, store dry, inspect regularly. 🔋❄️ #BatterySafety #WinterTips #FirePrevention #LiIonSafety

Kitchen fires can escalate in seconds. Knowing what to do makes all the difference. If oil ignites: ✅ Cover with a lid ✅Turn off the stove ❌ Never use water ❌ Don’t move the pot