Water play in the backyard is a fun way for kids to keep cool! 💦Just remember that water sitting in a garden hose can reach scalding temperatures🥵never spray children or pets with a garden hose to cool them off without testing the water temperature first. Town of Ajax

If you have a fuel burning appliance or an attached garage, you are required to have Carbon Monoxide alarms outside of every sleeping area.

It is still the weekend! Please take the time to test your smoke alarms and ensure they are less than 10 years old. Only working and non-expired alarms can save you and or your family's lives.

When affected by an emergency, a person may experience a range of thoughts, feelings and behaviour that can be intense, confusing and frightening. Download our Guidebook for Wellbeing in Recovery for more tips: redcross.ca/crc/documents/…

Teach your kids about the importance of a home fire escape plan. Make sure they know what a smoke alarm sounds like and what to do if it goes off. Knowledge can save lives!

One of the best things you can do to prepare for emergencies — such as wildfires — is to build an emergency kit. Learn how to build or buy a kit: brnw.ch/21wLyNn

#RECALL Various multivitamins and supplements distributed across Canada are being recalled because they may contain metal fibres. Visit the Health Canada and PHAC website for more information and guidance.➡️bit.ly/4d1hg1f

Enjoy a safe campfire this summer. Visit our website for more campfire safety tips: ontario.ca/page/how-preve…

Far too often, fatal fires happen when no working smoke alarms exist. We're pleading with Ontarians – take fire safety seriously. Working smoke alarms save lives. #FireSafety

Protect your family from the silent killer. If you use propane or a generator in your RV or boat, you must also have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. CO is an invisible, odourless, deadly gas. Install and monthly test CO alarms. #COSafety

SummerVacay is in full swing, but don't take a break from #FireSafety! Minimize fire risk at your seasonal home or rental with this checklist: ✅ Test smoke alarms ✅ Check chimneys & appliances before use ✅ Pack a portable CO alarm More tips: bit.ly/3LTjALy

Make your #CivicHoliday a blast! If you're enjoying fireworks, remember these #FireSafety tips: ✨ Follow local bylaws; contact your municipality ✨ Buy fireworks from trusted sources ✨ Keep a bucket of water & fire extinguisher nearby ✨ Keep kids & pets safe

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

Historic moment for our fire department: for the first time, we have two full run trucks ready to serve and protect our community.

Back to school means it's time to refresh on safety! Whether walking, biking, or taking the bus, let's make sure our kids know the rules of the road. Drivers, please slow down in school zones and watch for crossing guards. Together, we can keep our students safe this school

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

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is coming up. Help us spread the word and join us by testing your smoke alarm on Sept 28th. For more information, visit savedbythebeep.ca #SavedByTheBeep

Today, we stand in solidarity with 9/11 Memorial & Museum and people across the world, honouring the memory of those we lost. As Ontarians, we remember that we are all connected beneath the same sky. #911memorial #NeverForget911

In City of Oshawa Open Air Burning requires a permit and 10 acres of property. For more information visit oshawa.ca/en/fire-servic…

In City of Oshawa a great alternative to open air burning is a ULC approved gas burning appliance such as a fire table or bowl. For more information visit oshawa.ca/en/fire-servic…