Fire Prevention Week
2018-10-07 - 2018-10-13

Fire Dept. Open House: Oct. 12 - Iron Bridge
2017-10-12 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
The Huron Shores Fire Department will hold Open Houses the week of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8th-14th). The Iron Bridge Fire Hall (Stn. 2) will hold its Open House on Thursday, October 12th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event will include tours of the Fire Hall, equipment and safety demos. BBQ and Refreshments will also be available. Everyone is welcome to stop by the Fire Hall and meet their volunteer fire fighter personnel.

Fire Dept. Open House - Oct. 10 in Little Rapids
2017-10-10 16:00 - 19:00
The Huron Shores Fire Department will hold Open Houses the week of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8th-14th). The Little Rapids Fire Hall (Stn. 1) will hold its Open House on Tuesday, October 10th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event will include tours of the Fire Hall, equipment and safety demos. BBQ and Refreshments will also be available. Everyone is welcome to stop by the Fire Hall and meet their volunteer fire fighter personnel.

Fire Prevention Week 2017
2017-10-08 - 2017-10-14

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, November 1-7
2016-11-01 - 2016-11-07
The Municipality of Huron Shores – Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and the Huron Shores Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually.
“In Ontario, more than 80% of injuries and deaths from CO occur in the home,” said The Municipality of Huron Shores Fire Chief Gib Medve. “We want to make sure everyone is safe from CO. Get all fuel-burning appliances inspected by a registered contractor.” Visit COSafety.ca to find a registered contractor near you.
The Huron Shores Fire Department also reminds you to install CO alarms in your home if you have a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage. Fuel-burning appliances can include furnaces, hot water heaters, gas or wood fireplaces, portable fuel-burning heaters and generators, barbeques, stoves and vehicles.
“You must have a working CO alarm adjacent to each sleeping area of the home if your home has a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage,” said Chief Gib Medve. “For added protection, install a carbon monoxide alarm on every storey of the home according to manufacturer’s instructions.”
If you live in a condo or apartment building with a service room, CO alarms must be installed in the service room and adjacent to each sleeping area of all homes above, below and beside the service room. In condo or apartment buildings that have a garage, CO alarms must be installed adjacent to each sleeping area of all homes above, below and beside the garage.
What is CO?

CO is known as the silent killer because it is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly.
CO is produced when fuels such as propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil or wood do not burn completely in fuel-burning appliances and devices such as furnaces, gas or wood fireplaces, hot water heaters, stoves, barbeques, portable fuel-burning heaters and generators and vehicles.

Prevent CO in your home:

Ensure fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and vents are cleaned and inspected annually. Visit COSafety.ca to find a registered contractor near you.
Check that all outside appliance vents are not blocked.
Gas and charcoal barbeques should only be used outside, away from all doors, windows, vents, and other building openings. Never use barbeques inside garages, even if the garage doors are open.
Portable fuel-burning generators should only be used outdoors in well-ventilated areas away from windows, doors, vents and other building openings.
Ensure all portable fuel-burning heaters are vented properly, according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Never use the stove or oven to heat your home.
Open the flu before using a fireplace for adequate ventilation.
Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor inside a garage, even if the garage doors are open. Always remove a vehicle from the garage immediately after starting it.

Know the symptoms of CO:

Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, as well as confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness and death.
If your CO alarm sounds, and you or other occupants suffer from symptoms of CO poisoning, get everyone out of the home immediately. Then call 9-1-1 or your local emergency services number from outside the building.
If your CO alarm sounds, and no one is suffering from symptoms of CO poisoning, check to see if the battery needs replacing, or the alarm has reached its “end-of-life” before calling 9-1-1.

Know the sound of your CO alarm:

Your CO alarm sounds different than your smoke alarm. Test both alarms monthly and make sure everyone in your home knows the difference between the two alarm sounds.
Don’t be confused by the sound of your CO alarm’s low-battery warning. Follow your CO alarm manufacturer’s instructions so you know the difference between the low-battery warning, the “end-of-life” warning, and the alarm alerting you to the presence of CO in your home.

For more CO safety tips, visit the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management’s website and COsafety.ca.

Stn. 1 Open House
2016-10-13 16:00 - 19:00
As part of its Fire Prevention Week activities, the Huron Shores Fire Department is hosting it’s Annual Open Houses on Wednesday, October 12th, at Station 2 in Iron Bridge, and Thursday, October 13th, at Station 1 in Little Rapids from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Meet your HSFD Volunteer Personnel, tour the Fire Halls, participate in equipment and safety demonstrations, and more. Refreshments provided. Click on the link below to learn more about Fire Prevention Week activities in Huron Shores.

Stn. 2 Open House
2016-10-12 16:00 - 19:00

Fire Prevention Week
2016-10-09 - 2016-10-15
Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15/16: Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years! Please click on the link below for details of Fire Prevention Week activities in Huron Shores.

HSFD Open Houses
2015-10-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2015-10-06 16:00 - 19:00
As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Huron Shores Fire Department is hosting its annual Open Houses on Tuesday, October 6th in Little Rapids and Thursday, October 8th, in Iron Bridge, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please join HSFD Personnel for equipment and safety demonstrations, tours of the Fire Halls and more. Everyone welcome!

"Push 2 Buttons" Contest
2015-10-05 - 2015-10-18
TVOKids and the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) are partnering once again to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. This year, Ontario families are being asked to test both the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes to make sure they are working.
This year’s fall campaign begins on October 5th and ends on October 18th. Click on the link below to learn more.

Fire Prevention Week
2015-10-04 - 2015-10-10
Fire Prevention Week is October 4th to 10th/15: “Hear the BEEP Where You Sleep”. It’s the law in Ontario to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on each storey in your home and adjacent to all sleeping areas, if you have a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage. Smoke and CO alarms, and combination units are available for purchase at the Municipal Office. To learn more about fire safety and meet your Huron Shores Fire Fighters, check out the Fire Department Open Houses on October 6th at the Little Rapids Fire Hall and October 8th at the Iron Bridge Fire Hall, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. In addition, please visit the Fire Prevention Week home page by clicking on the link below.

CO & Smoke Alarm Home Inspections
2015-09-16 19:00 - 21:00
HSFD personnel will conduct door-to-door Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Smoke Alarm inspections the evenings of September 16th and 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Call the Municipal Office to book an appointment 705-843-2033. Please click on the link below to learn more.
