The Alarmed and Ready campaign is reminding New Brunswickers of the importance of fire prevention and having smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes.
In partnership with the Office of the Fire Mashal, Enbridge Gas New Brunswick and the Insurance Bureau of Canada, this year’s campaign is aimed at post-secondary students, and has the following tips:
The latest health and medical news
emailed to you every Sunday.
- Make sure your bedroom has a working smoke detector
- Have a fire escape plan and practice
- Keep exits, hallways and stairs clear to ensure a quick escape in the event of a fire
- If a fire alarm sounds, leave quickly and do not take any belongings with you
While it’s mandatory for every home to have a smoke detector on every floor, including the basement, detectors for carbon monoxide — known as the silent killer — are not regulated.
“[We] want to make sure that homeowners have carbon monoxide alarms installed if they have carbon base fuel appliances. That’s oil, propane, wood stove or an attached garage on their homes,” said New Brusnwick fire marshal, Douglas Browne.
Since the campaign’s initial launch, more than 60 New Brunswick fire departments have participated in giving out more than 3,000 alarms.
More on Canada
Comments