BIG HEADLINE

and a supplemental one

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

IS OCTOBER

6th to 12th.

Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue's

Station #6 Dresden invites you to attend their...

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, October 19th 2024

from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

This Open House is an ideal opportunity for the public to meet station crew members. They will be there to answer any questions and show the trucks and equipment used in the fire service.

We will also discuss the proper locations of Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors for in-home use.

Coffee will be available:

Chirp Day in CK is Saturday, October 19th.

WHAT IS A CHIRP CHECK?

During a Chirp Home Alarm Check, Dresden firefighters visit your house to ensure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working, correctly located & not expired.

Have alarms that need replacing? We can help with that too.

and has been designated Fire Prevention Week 2024.

The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.

Most cooking fires in the home involve the kitchen stove.

If you doubt fighting a small fire, just get out! When you leave close the door behind you to help contain the fire.

Call 9-1-1 from outside your home

SPECIAL EVENT-Monday, October 21st

Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue's, Station #6 Dresden will be... Hosting "Three Classes of Elementry Students"

Monday, October 21st. Station 6 firefighters will be there to answer any questions and show the trucks and equipment used in the fire service.

Fire Prevention Week is...

The Week of October

6th-12th...

Stay Protected with These Fire Safety Tips

Your home is the center of your life – filled with loved ones and family belongings. Protect your home with these important home fire safety tips:

Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home. Test them monthly to make sure they work. Change the batteries every 6 months.
Create multiple escape plans and practice them with your family. Your plans should include escape routes from different areas of the house, tools for exiting the building (escape ladders, items to open, break out windows), and a designated meeting place. It’s very important to practice fire safety with kids, so be sure to familiarize your children with the sounds of the alarm(s).
Keep grills, cookers, and fryers at least 3 feet away from your house and shrubs or bushes.
Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything flammable. Always turn off heaters when leaving the room or going to bed.
Have your chimneys, fireplaces, wood stoves and central furnace serviced once a year.
If someone in your home is deaf or hard of hearing, consider installing an alarm that combines flashing lights, vibration, and sound.
Store gasoline in a garage or shed in a container approved for gasoline storage.
Close the lid on all flammable products and put them away after using them.
Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) in all electrical receptacles (outlets) in kitchens, bathrooms, and other wet areas.
Store a fire extinguisher on every level of your home. They should have an ABC rating, making them usable for all types of fires.

Please Thank These Local Business for their support.

Local Business operators like the ones shown here, have helped to make this fire prevention week message possible. They are Dresden community boosters and are deserving of your support. Thank you for Thinking Local--Shopping Local--Buying Local.

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