Oakville Fire launches holiday safety campaign

With the holiday season upon us, the Oakville Fire Department is reminding residents to be merry, be bright, but also be fire safe.

Throughout December, the Fire Prevention team will be out in the community sharing tips on how to stay fire safe during the holidays at a number of events across Oakville, including the Oakville Blades’ Teddy Bear Toss Game at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex on December 4. Residents are encouraged to donate a new stuffed animal or to support the Oakville Professional Firefighters Association annual toy drive. The game starts at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit the Oakville Blades website.

The Fire Prevention team will also have an information booth at Oakville Place from December 10 to 12 and Sparky will be sharing safety tips at the following recreation skating events:

Oakville Fire and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council has also partnered with SheridanLife Radio to promote fire safety among Sheridan College students from December 12 to 24 between 4 and 6 p.m. The first listener to hear the message over the radio and send a message to SheridanLife Radio through Instagram saying “fire safety” will receive a fire safety prize pack.

For a safe holiday season, please consider the following tips:

For some new holiday-themed fire safety videos and more tips, keep an eye on Facebook, Twitter and visit the Fire Events and Holiday Fire Safety pages.

QUOTES

“The holiday season can certainly be one of the most enjoyable times of year however it can also be one of the most dangerous times of the year for home fires. Our department wants you and your family to enjoy the holidays safely by being careful with holiday decorations, that cooking is attended by an adult at all times, keeping lit candles away from children, pets and combustibles, and ensuring your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarms are in good working order by testing regularly. ”

– Oakville Fire Chief Paul Boissonneault