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Official account of Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal. Terms of use https://t.co/ERkrfanNOq. En français: @IncendiesON Media inquiries - [email protected]
Ontario, Canada
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⚠️WARNING: This content may be disturbing or distressing to those dealing with trauma. This chilling audio reveals the mere seconds you have in the event of a #fire. That missing sound could be the difference between life and death. #CauseForAlarm ⚠️
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Sadly, most fire-related deaths in Ontario occurred in homes that did not have a working smoke alarm. To protect yourself and your loved ones, install smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives
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RT @Safety_Canada: If using a home generator, please operate it safely: • Follow the manufacturer's instructions • Operate it outdoors in w…
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RT @OttFirePrevent: With the Snow❄️ on the way we want to #reminde #Ottawa #Residents to clean snow away from exhaust outlets. To prevents…
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RT @OttFirePrevent: ❄️ Keeping your natural gas meter and appliance vents clear of snow and ice is crucial. Also, ensure your smoke and car…
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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
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Smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years, so it’s time for homes built in 2015 to replace their smoke alarms! Since 2015, homes are required to have smoke alarms with visual signaling features like strobe lights. 🔔🚨 ➡️ Contact your local fire department to learn more.
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RT @HaltonHillsFD: Please take a moment to clear snow from around FIRE HYDRANTS. The time lost digging out a hydrant is time lost fighting��
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RT @CambridgeFD: Medical oxygen can cause materials to ignite more easily and burn at a faster rate. See below as firefighter Dana sh…
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RT @jonpeggOFM: This is extremely important. Please don’t go another minute without knowing you have working smoke alarms and everyone in y…
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RT @CaledonFireES: What a horrible start to 2025. Please check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, make an escape plan and talk to your…
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Unattended cooking is a leading cause of domestic fires in Ontario. Avoid the unavoidable. Never leave a dish on the stove, even if it’s just for a minute. #CookingSafety #FireSafety
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6 weeks into 2025 and we’ve seen 12 fatal fires. Fire doesn’t stop, particularly in the winter months. Our thoughts are with the families, communities, investigators and first responders affected by these tragic events. @ONFireMarshal urges everyone to have a working smoke alarm.
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Staying warm while having a cigarette doesn’t have to be difficult this time of year, but please don’t smoke in the garage! Smoking remains the leading cause of fatal house fires in Ontario. #FireSafety
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Portable generators should only be used outdoors and carefully located to ensure that exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide don’t enter your home. #FireSafety
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RT @WellandFire: There are a lot of advertisements going around on social media about fire blankets. Here are some recommendations about fi…
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December, January, and February are peak months for heating fires. Stay warm, stay safe, and plug only one heating device, like a space heater, into an outlet.
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Snowed-in hydrant? Help firefighters this winter by keeping fire hydrants outside your home clear of snow and ice. #SecondsCount #FireSafety
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RT @MidlandFire: Restaurant owner? We would like to remind you to never store your greasy rags in plastic buckets, as well, never put them…
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RT @OttFirePrevent: #Ontario 's loss of 111 lives to fire fatalities is a stark #Reminder of the importance of fire safety. #Ottawa , let's…
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Ontario saw 111 fire deaths in 2024. A reminder to install smoke alarms on every storey of your home, outside all sleeping areas, and test them every month. Together, let’s make 2025 a fire safe year! #FireSafety
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