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Holiday Fire Safety

Tips to Survive the Holidays

In the interest of public safety, please announce one or more of the following simple, but lifesaving messages at the end of your broadcast, or whenever appropriate.

Contact: Bev Gilbert, Fire Safety Specialist, Office of the Fire Marshal

Give a gift to save a life

(30 seconds) Looking for that special gift for family and friends? What better way to show you care than to give a smoke alarm or fire extinguisher. Fire fighters know that battery-operated smoke alarms are life-savers. Every level of the home should have a smoke alarm. In fire extinguishers, a multi-purpose dry chemical type is a wise choice. Make sure the fire extinguisher is kept in an accessible place and the owner knows how to use it properly. Every home, boat, camper and trailer should have a fire extinguisher. This holiday season, give a gift to save a life. A message from your fire department and this station.

Have a fire-safe holiday

(30 seconds) Enjoy the holiday season but be cautious with your Christmas tree. Buy a freshly cut tree and keep the stand full of water at all times. Keep it away from all heat sources and make sure it doesn't block a doorway. Check all decorative lights before placing them on the tree and discard any frayed or damaged lights and cords. Never place lighted candles on or near the Christmas tree. When large amounts of needles begin to fall off, it's time to get rid of the tree. These are just a few tips from your fire department and this station for a fire-safe holiday season.

Treat fire with respect

(30 seconds) There is nothing more appealing on a cold winter's night than a blazing fireplace and the warm glow of candles. But open flame can be an invitation to disaster. Your fire department urges you to treat fire with respect. Never leave fire unattended. Don't burn wrapping paper or ribbons and always use your fireplace screen. Make sure candles are in a secure holder and place them out of the reach of children. Don't let fire ruin your holiday celebrations. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and this station.

Survive the holidays

(30 seconds) Every year in Ontario, the joy of the holiday season is marred by tragic fire deaths. Your fire department urges you take a few life-saving minutes to protect yourself and your family. Test your smoke alarms to make sure they are in good working order and change the batteries, if necessary. Then review your fire escape plan. Do all members of your household know two ways out of every room? Don't invite disaster to your holiday celebrations. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and this station.

Give a gift to save a life

(15 seconds) Looking for a novel, yet practical gift to give this holiday season? Your fire department suggests smoke alarms or portable fire extinguishers for family or friends. What better way to show you care than to give a gift to save a life. A message from your fire department and this station.

Have a fire-safe holiday

(15 seconds) Your fire department wants you to have a fire-safe holiday season. Keep your Christmas tree away from all heat sources and never place lighted candles on or near the tree. When large amounts of needles begin to fall off, it's time to get rid of the tree. A message from your fire department and this station.

Treat fire with respect

(15 seconds) This holiday season, your fire department urges you to treat fire with respect. Don't burn wrapping paper or ribbons and always use a fireplace screen. Make sure candles are in a secure holder and place them out of the reach of children . A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and this station.

Treat fire with respect

(15 seconds) Your fire department wants you to have a fire-safe holiday season. Before the festivities begin, test your smoke alarms and review your fire escape plan. Don't invite disaster to your holiday celebrations. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and this station.