Fire Safety Equipment
Fire Safety Equipment
Being knowledgeable about fire safety equipment - including carbon monoxide alarms, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and automatic sprinklers - improves your confidence and ability to help keep yourself and your family safe.
Automatic Sprinklers |
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Automatic sprinkler systems have proven to be effective at protecting life and property. For more information visit Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (CASA). |
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Carbon Monoxide Alarms |
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that you can not smell or taste "the silent killer". CO is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels. For more information visit Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for CO Education. |
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Portable Fire Extinguishers |
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In the event of a fire, you need to be able to react. A fire extinguisher may provide the means of putting out a small fire. Learn about fire extinguishers and how to use one. Remember the acronym PASS:
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Smoke Alarms |
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In a fire, seconds count. Early detection is important. Only working smoke alarms provide those important seconds for you and your family to safely escape.
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