Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Urges Fire and CO Safety Check Up For Cottagers This Summer

Dear Editor,

Cottage season is here!

Remember, it is now law in BC to have working alarms on each storey and outside all sleeping areas in your cottage, as it is in your home.  Please also check your local laws regarding carbon monoxide alarmsFire Chiefs across cottage country want you to have ‘Peace of Mind At Your Piece of Heaven.’

Watch for our TV reminders featuring FishTV host Leo Stakos, and, heed these five tips:

1) Change all smoke alarm batteries at least once per year;  2) Replace all smoke alarms over 10 years old;  3) If your cottage has a fireplace, or gas or propane appliances, install at least one CO  4) Clean heating appliances and BBQs before use.  Ensure all combustibles, as well as children and pets, are kept well away while grilling; 5) Check with local authorities for restrictions on campfires or burning brush.

Visit www.safeathome.ca for further tips.

Enjoy the summer of 2010 while being fire and CO safe

Chief Bruce Burrell, President
Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs

Click on the link below to download the cottage country safety outreach 2010 poster

2010 poster