Public Education for Fire Prevention & Life Safety

• Make sure burner ports are free of rust or dirt and the burner orifice is clear of dust and cobwebs.

• Check cylinder connections and hoses for leaks by brushing a 50/50 mix of liquid soap and water onto all connections and hoses. Rising bubbles when you turn on the valve indicate a leak. Tighten connections or repair the hose until there are no bubbles.

• Open the lid when lighting the grill.

• Set up the BBQ away from combustibles.

• Never BBQ in an enclosed area and ensure fumes vent away from open windows and doors.        

•    Watch what you cook on the BBQ   

"Smoke Alarms; A sound You Can Live With"

Cottage Opening Check List

Inspect indoor and outdoor wiring for damage from mice and other rodents.  Have an electrician repair any damage.

Have propane appliances like stoves, refrigerators and heaters inspected and repaired if necessary by a qualified technician.

Replace old appliances with new ones that include safety features.

Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace the batteries at the start of the season.

Install fully charged fire extinguisher in a visible place and make sure everyone knows how to use it.

Clean up rubbish and fallen leaves and branches.

Dispose of old cleaning solvents and fuels at a hazardous waste distribution centre.

Clean up your approved fire pit and cut back any branches or brush that may have grown too close.

Make sure your cottage address location information is posted by the phone, in case of an emergency.   Emergency services  can't help you if they can't find you.

Calling 911 on a cell phone, make sure you know your exact location.   

PFS Policy on Open Air Burning, Outdoor Fire Places, Chimineas

The Peterborough Fire Department Public Education Division has developed Fire Safety Educational programs to meet the various needs of the Peterborough Community.

Presentations are available at schools, daycares and community events upon request.

To book your Fire Safety Presentation, please call Maureen Crowley, Public Educator at PFS : 745-3284
or email: mcrowley@peterborough.ca

SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION:

• The Ontario Fire Code requires all single family, semi-detached and town homes in Ontario, whether owner-occupied or rented, have a working smoke alarm on every storey of the residence, including the basement and outside all sleeping areas. Smoke alarms are not required in individual bedrooms unless required by the Ontario Building Code at the time of construction. However, to help ensure ultimate protection, we encourage smoke alarms be installed in each bedroom within the residence. Where bedroom doors are closed at night, smoke alarms should be installed in each bedroom.