Firefighters have a 9% higher risk of cancer diagnosis, and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer than the general population. Read more: ow.ly/12R050QnAmZ #FFCancerMonth

Thinking about buying a Fire Blanket? The Office of the Fire Marshal is concerned they may give a false sense of security/fire safety. The OFM does not endorse the use of them for consumer use, & considers them non‐essential in the home. Please read for more info:

SMOKING. Lit cigarettes are Ontario's number one cause of fatal fires. This season, have all smoking done outside using deep, sturdy ashtrays. Never flick your butt – a lit butt might be the difference between a holiday to remember and a holiday you'll never forget.

Southwest Middlesex Fire would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy Holiday! #MerryChristmas Sincere thanks to all emergency services working and on call over the holidays keeping everyone safe!

Important message below from the OFM While fire blankets are increasingly advertised as an effective way to extinguish, for example, stovetop fires, there are no Canadian standards that apply to fire blankets and the use of fire blankets in Ontario is not required by law.

New year, new you! Ring in 2024 by ditching bad habits & ensuring home safety! 🎉 Test smoke alarms & CO alarms monthly. Pledge to stay fire safe & get monthly reminders. savedbythebeep.ca #NewYearsResolution

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Over the course of the month the OAFC will be sharing information regarding ways to reduce exposure and preventative measures that can be taken.

🔥January is #FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth 🎗️ In Week 1 of FFCAM, the #IAFF is educating members who have been diagnosed w/ cancer on the impact of presumptive coverage and workers' compensation. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wPJUU #FFCancerMonth #FightFFCancer 💪🧑‍🚒

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!

Is your family prepared for an emergency? Visit getprepared.ca to learn how. Get Prepared #Emergencypreparedness

There are a lot of advertisements going around on social media about fire blankets. Here are some recommendations about fire blankets from WellandFire P.S. judging by the food stain on FPO Atkins' shirt, we think he should've used the fire blanket as a bib instead of a napkin

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!

✔️Wear your PPE ✔️Use DECON wipes asap ✔️Shower after every exposure ✔️Clean your gear ✔️Check your parts - regularly ✔️Talk to your doctor so they understand your job ✔️Collect your pension

#OCanada

This is extremely important. Please don’t go another minute without knowing you have working smoke alarms and everyone in your home knows and practices your home escape plan. Fire can happen to any of us - please be prepared!

Carbon monoxide isn’t just a gas produced by heat-generating appliances in the home - it's also known as ‘The Silent Killer’. Colourless, odorless, and tasteless, the only way to alert you and your loved ones to the presence of this deadly gas is by installing CO alarms.#COSafety

Happy 60th anniversary to the National Flag of Canada! 🇨🇦 It is an unmistakeably Canadian symbol and easily recognizable throughout the world. It showcases our unique and beloved national identity.

Make sure your hydrant is ready for work when fire crews will need it most. A few minutes today could help save precious seconds when a house is on fire. Got a hydrant on your property and need some help, ask a friend or neighbor. It helps protect them too!

Southwest Middlesex Fire Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy Family Day. #FamilyMatters Thanks to all the First Responders who are away from their families today protecting our communities.

Southwest Middlesex Fire looking forward to promoting Fire Safety at the Kid’s Safety Day being held at Fulline Farm and Garden Equipment on March 12. Bring your kids for this exciting family safety event during March Break! #FireSafety