Oakville Fire invites homeowners and renters to attend fire prevention info sessions
Friday, April 28, 2023
If you are a property owner or renter, the Oakville Fire department is inviting you to attend a free fire prevention information session this May to learn about the legislated responsibilities landlords and tenants each have regarding smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Topics covered will also include home escape planning, candle safety, and cooking safety.
An in-person session will be on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Halton Multicultural Council, 1092 Speers Road, Oakville. A virtual session will be on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Interested attendees can register by emailing hal-masri@hmcconnections.com.
These free sessions are hosted in partnership with the Halton Multicultural Council in response to a rising trend of fire incidents and fatalities seen across the province and in Oakville, specifically in rental accommodations including basement apartments. The sessions aim to ensure that residents are doing everything they can to prevent fires and keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
According to recent data from Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, there were 133 fire fatalities in Ontario in 2022, the highest in two decades. In Oakville between January to end April 2023, there were 46 structure fire incidents including one fatality.
An in-person session will be on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Halton Multicultural Council, 1092 Speers Road, Oakville. A virtual session will be on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Interested attendees can register by emailing hal-masri@hmcconnections.com.
These free sessions are hosted in partnership with the Halton Multicultural Council in response to a rising trend of fire incidents and fatalities seen across the province and in Oakville, specifically in rental accommodations including basement apartments. The sessions aim to ensure that residents are doing everything they can to prevent fires and keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
According to recent data from Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, there were 133 fire fatalities in Ontario in 2022, the highest in two decades. In Oakville between January to end April 2023, there were 46 structure fire incidents including one fatality.