Oakville Fire reminds residents to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” during Fire Prevention Week

It’s Fire Prevention Week, and with families staying, playing and cooking at home more often during the pandemic, home fire safety is more important than ever. The Oakville Fire department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s theme, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and are encouraging residents to learn about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Oakville Fire is urging residents to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly, learn the different sounds they make, and know what to do when an alarm sounds. The following are some helpful safety tips to keep in mind:

To raise awareness about the importance of fire safety, Oakville residents are encouraged to take part in this year’s virtual Fire Prevention Week through several educational and interactive activities hosted by the Oakville Fire department:

“Oakville Fire encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme. Knowing the different sounds your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make can save you, your loved ones, and your home. A beeping smoke or CO alarm means get out and call 9-1-1. A chirping smoke or CO alarm needs either new batteries or replacement.”

Fire Chief Paul Boissonneault