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Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Starts Home Fire Safety Program

July 14, 2017 Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has begun its annual Home Fire Safety public education
program.

Firefighters will be going door to door in residential neighborhoods this summer. They will be
discussing important fire service concerns such as smoke and CO alarm requirements, outdoor
burning rules and regulations, and home fire escape planning.

This is a great opportunity for us to meet with the public and answer any questions they may have,
said Anthony Stokaluk, Public Education Officer. This Program allows us to educate residents on the
legal requirements of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds citizens to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms every
month and to replace batteries at least once a year. Only working smoke and carbon monoxide
alarms save lives.

It is the law to have working smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas.
Carbon monoxide alarms are required outside all sleeping areas of your home if your home has either
a fuel fired appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage.

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Contact: Anthony Stokaluk, Public Education Officer Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, 625-2802 (office),
631-7033(cell) or astokaluk@thunderbay.ca

Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Headquarters Station 1

330 Vickers Street North, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4B2
807-625-2103