The Hornepayne Fire Department has acquired Smoke Alarms for all our Elementary Students. This generous donation is in partnership with NWMO, HORNEPAYNE HOME HARDWARE and HORNEPAYNE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Donations like this HELP US to protect your homes and families. FIRE PREVENTION is everyone's responsibility. Thank you Marie Mackie Fire Prevention Officer

Join the #ImFireSafe4 ___ March Conversation The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) encourages fire departments to join the #ImFireSafe4____ March social media conversation. Every month starting with March, the OFMEM will be providing fire departments with tweets and social media posts that use the hashtag #ImFireSafe4March. The April tweets/posts will use the hashtag #ImFireSafe4April, May’s will use #ImFireSafe4May, etc. The intent is to create monthly social media conversations on specific themes and issues regarding fire safety. The tweets/posts will focus on the leading fire causes/concerns in Ontario for each month. In some cases, the issues/concerns will be the same from one month to the next (for example, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and home fire escape planning are on-going issues that will be addressed every month). Use #ImFireSafe4March___ for all tweets and social media posts and encourage local politicians, community leaders, elementary and high school students, and everyone in your community to join the fire safety conversation by using #ImFireSafe4_March___. If you have any questions, please contact the OFMEM’s Public Fire Safety Education section.

Time to Change your Clocks and the Batteries in all Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Clocks will spring forward one hour at 2am on March 12 and the Hornepayne Fire Department is recommending residents install new batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks. “In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to do their job, they need to have working batteries,” explained Dennis Mackie Fire Chief. “Once a year, old batteries should be replaced with new batteries. When you change your clocks on November 6, (insert fire department) wants everyone to take the time to install new batteries in all alarms.” In order to survive a fire, you need to be provided with an early warning and know what to do when the smoke alarms sound. It’s the law to have working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, it is recommended to also install smoke alarms inside all bedrooms. Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed outside all sleeping areas if your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage. Tampering with or removing the batteries from your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is against the law. Failure to comply with the Fire Code can result in a ticket for $360 or a fine of up to $50,000.

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Important fire safety tips during power outages! To reduce fire risk during a power outage, the Office of the Fire Marshal offers the following safety tips: •Electrically-connected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms will not work when the power is out unless they have battery back-ups. Make sure your home has battery-operated smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. •Everyone should know how to get out immediately if there is a fire. Plan and practice your escape plan before emergencies happen. •Use flashlights or battery-operated lanterns instead of candles or hurricane lamps. If using candles, place them in a secure holder and cover them with a glass chimney, away from children and pets. •Propane and charcoal barbecues are for outdoor use only. Do not bring them inside. •Purchase generators with recognized approval labels. Make sure the unit has proper connection receptacles and circuit breakers. •Portable generators should only be used outdoors and carefully located to ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the home. Allow the generator to cool before refueling. Refuel the generator outside, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Store fuel for the generator in approved containers, outside the home. •Use only portable space heaters that have been designed for indoor use and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Provide adequate ventilation by opening a window slightly while the heater is in use. Before refueling, turn off the heater, wait for it to cool and take the heater outside to refuel. •Make sure electric stove elements and small appliances are OFF or unplugged to prevent fires from occurring when the electricity is restored. •Cordless phones will not work when the power is out, so it is recommended to have at least one phone that does not require electricity to operate. •Use extreme caution during flood emergencies and power outages. Electrical equipment impacted by flood water can be extremely dangerous. For more important information about electrical safety during floods, please visit the Electrical Safety Authority’s website.

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What’s the risk in January? § 9% of annual loss fires occur in January § Average of 43 injuries § Average of 8 fire fatalities § Top ignition sources: § Heating equipment (1 in 3 fires are related to wood stoves) § Cooking § Electrical distribution equipment *2006-2015 Ontario avg. fire losses, Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management

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It is now official. Council has accepted my resignation and after 27 years ( 14 years as fire chief ) I will be stepping down next fall.I have no regrets and proud to serve my community. I have seen the faces of joy in helping others and also the look of despair in those that have lost everything. I have been truly blessed with the members of the fire department who I will always have respect because they are the ones who will pay the ultimate price to help their neighbors.My biggest THANK YOU is to my wife and daughters who lost many days and hours from me because of my commitment. I wish you all the best and Merry Christmas.

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Will be at Fire Hall tomorrow night if anyone needs a last minute gift between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. or call 868-2660 Thank you

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Just a REMINDER for Excellent CHRISTMAS GIFTS we have merchandise at the fire hall. Hats, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts and Hoodies.Thank you all for your support. T-Shirts $30.00 Sweatshirts $40.00 Hoodies $40.00 Hoodies with back lettering $50.00 Hats $20.00 ....

Smoking and cooking are the top 2 causes of fatal fires during the holidays (Nov, Dec, Jan). Injuries caused by smoking account for 1 in 10 home fire injuries during the holidays. Smoking accounts for 30% of all home fire deaths during the holidays. Cooking fires account for 19% of all home fires during the holidays. 27% of all home fire injuries occur in cooking fires during the holidays.