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Fire Prevention Month: tips to keep you safe!




While October is Fire Safety Month, Fire prevention week kicked off in Shelburne with the Shelburne &District Fire Department's Open House. Hosting games, demonstrations, raffles, the message was loud and clear when it came to fire prevention.
Fire Chief Steven Horsely offered a few tips that most people are not aware of, essential fire safety knowledge that could one day save a life.
“I recommend people go around their house and check the batteries on smoke detectors, and also to remember that smoke detectors themselves can actually expire within a ten year span. It's a good idea to check and service furnaces, hot water tanks, gas fire places, and removing dust is always a good idea.”
Horsely also noted that bon fires are not allowed in Town and only the use of Chiminea type enclosed structures are allowed.
Fire Prevention Safety Officer, Captain Mike Morrell, offered an overview of the day, “Every kid who comes through here today gets a grab bag full of fire safety prevention information, there are draws, coffee, hot chocolate, tours, and Foodland one of our many safety partners, donated food. This is a nation wide event. Last year we featured kitchen safety and this year we are focusing on smoke alarms,” commented Morrell. For more information on October Fire Prevention information sessions, call the Shelburne and District Fire Department at 519 925-5111.

By Alex Sher

Dufferin County Paramedics helped kick off Fire Safety Month at the Shelburne & District Fire Department during the annual Open House held on Saturday, October 4th. (L to R) Dufferin County Paramedic, Brian Mac Intyre, co-worker, Dufferin County paramedic Matt McCleary and front, Trent Wallace.

Dufferin County Paramedics helped kick off Fire Safety Month at the Shelburne & District Fire Department during the annual Open House held on Saturday, October 4th. (L to R) Dufferin County Paramedic, Brian Mac Intyre, co-worker, Dufferin County paramedic Matt McCleary and front, Trent Wallace.



Shelburne families were able to take part in the Shelburne & District Fire Department's Open House celebrating October as Fire Month featuring Fire Prevention information on Smoke Detectors. (L to R) Fire Fighter Ian Wallace, Captain Mike Morrell, Robyn Livingston holding baby Nicholas, (back) Trent Wallace and 3 year old, Trenten Livingston

Shelburne families were able to take part in the Shelburne & District Fire Department's Open House celebrating October as Fire Month featuring Fire Prevention information on Smoke Detectors. (L to R) Fire Fighter Ian Wallace, Captain Mike Morrell, Robyn Livingston holding baby Nicholas, (back) Trent Wallace and 3 year old, Trenten Livingston



OPP Officer Steve Baker was on hand at the Shelburne District Fire Department's Open House kicking off Fire Prevention month with a demonstration in UCRT (Urban Search and Rescue Team).

OPP Officer Steve Baker was on hand at the Shelburne District Fire Department's Open House kicking off Fire Prevention month with a demonstration in UCRT (Urban Search and Rescue Team).
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