🚨 Drowning Prevention Week | July 20–27, 2025 🚨 Drowning is fast, silent, and preventable. This week, we’re highlighting the importance of water safety for all ages. Whether you’re at the beach, cottage, pool, or on a boat—one small decision can save a life.

Heading out on the water? 🦺 Wear your lifejacket 🧍 Never boat alone 🌦️ Be prepared 🎓 Get trained Simple steps that can save your life. #DrowningPrevention #BoatSmart #NDPW2025

🌊 It’s National Drowning Prevention Week! Less than half of Canadian kids take swimming lessons—even though swimming is a top activity. Teach your kids basic swim skills + water safety. #NDPW2025 #DrowningIsPreventable #WaterSafety

🌊 National Drowning Prevention Week | July 20–26 To prevent drowning, all Canadians should learn to: ✅ Roll into deep water ✅ Tread water 1 min ✅ Swim 50m Most drownings happen near safety—are you prepared? #NDPW2025 #DrowningIsPreventable #WaterSafety

July 20–26 is National Drowning Prevention Week. Alcohol is a leading factor in many drownings in Canada Alcohol is involved in: 🛥️ 35% of boating fatalities 🏊 31% of swimming deaths Stay safe—boat & swim sober. Don't drink and drown. #NDPW2025 #DrowningIsPreventable

🔥 Weekend Burning Reminders 🔥 🔗 For more information on open air burning visit: buff.ly/uIbDySb ☎️ To report a burning complaint please call 705-484-5374 ext 253. 🔥Let’s stay safe and enjoy your weekend responsibly!🔥

FIRE RATING – HIGH 🔥 Reminder as we head into the long weekend, the Fire Danger Rating in the Township of Ramara is set at HIGH. While small campfires are still permitted, extreme caution is required. ❌ Bona Fide Farmers are not permitted to burn oversized piles.

🚨 COMPLETE FIRE BAN IN EFFECT 🚨 As of 8am today (August 7), a total fire ban is in place for the Township of Ramara. 🛑 No open burning allowed — this includes campfires, bonfires, charcoal BBQs, and fire pits. ☎️ To report a burning complaint call 705-484-5374 ext. 253

Water bombers dipping into the Miramichi River for firefighting efforts on Oldfield Road in City of Miramichi

🚨 COMPLETE FIRE BAN IN EFFECT 🚨 🚫 No campfires, bonfires, pits, candles, torches, fireworks ✅ Only CSA-approved propane/gas appliances & campground cooking fires 📞 For burning complaints call: 705-484-5374 ext. 253 (day) | 705-325-5201 (after hours)

🔥 FIRE RATING DOWNGRADED TO HIGH – BURN BAN LIFTED 🔥 Effective noon today (August 20), the Fire Danger Rating in the Township of Ramara has been downgraded to HIGH. ❌ Bona Fide Farmers are still not permitted to burn oversized piles Stay safe and burn responsibly!

🚗💦 Terry Fox Car Wash Fundraiser! 💦🚗 📍 Ramara Fire Station #1 📅 Saturday, August 30th 🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Get your car sparkling clean while supporting a legendary cause! 🧼🚒 All proceeds go toward cancer research in honour of Terry Fox’s incredible legacy.

🔥 Fire Danger Rating now Moderate 🔥 As of noon today (August 27), the fire danger rating has moved to Moderate. For more information visit: buff.ly/o2tHoEW

✨ Don't forget to head on down to Ramara Fire Station # 1 tomorrow!! ✨ 🚗💦 Terry Fox Car Wash Fundraiser! 💦🚗 📍 Ramara Fire Station #1 📅 Saturday, August 30th 🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Get your car sparkling clean while supporting a legendary cause! 🧼🚒

🚒💦 Thank You, Ramara! 💦🚒 On Saturday, August 30th, Ramara Fire & Rescue Services held our annual Terry Fox Foundation Car Wash — and thanks to your incredible support, we raised $1,323! 🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by!

💡🎃 As you light up your Halloween displays, remember these electrical safety tips! Keep your home bright, fun, and safe this Halloween! 👻

👻 Are you brave enough to enter? 👻 The Ramara Fire Station #2 Haunted House is TOMORROW NIGHT! 📅 Friday October 31 | 6PM–8PM 📍 85 Patricia Dr, Atherley All are welcome — and don’t forget your costumes! 🎃 **Children are welcome! We have a fun space for kids as well!**

Common sources of CO include: 👉 Fuel burning appliances or fireplaces 👉 Portable generators 👉 Vehicles idling in garages ❗If your home contains a fuel burning appliance, fireplace or has an attached garage, a CO alarm is required - it's the law in Ontario!

Prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning in your home. ✅ Have all fuel-burning appliances inspected annual by a qualified technician ❌ Never run a vehicle, lawn mower or generator inside a garage. Do not ignore your CO alarms - it's alerting you for a reason!

🧰❄️ Emergency Car Kit Essentials ❄️🧰 When winter weather hits, an emergency kit in your vehicle can make all the difference. Don’t wait until you’re stuck on the roadside—pack your kit now and stay prepared! A well-stocked emergency kit isn’t just smart—it’s peace of mind!