Temiskaming Shores

The Temiskaming Shores Fire Department is comprised of three fire stations: New Liskeard, Haileybury and Dymond. There are approximately 70 volunteer fire fighters and 2 full time staff (Fire Chief and the Fire Prevention Officer).

For more information on fire safety please contact the Fire Chief or the Fire Prevention Officer at the Temiskaming Shores City Hall at 672-3363.

For more information on fire safety or the Ontario Fire Code, please visit www.ofm.gov.on.ca

For some "Sparky" Family Fun Fire Safety which includes making your own Home Escape Plan and Fire Safety coloring pages please visit http://www.nfpa.org/sparky/family.html

	Silent but Deadly There may be an intruder lurking in your home from which no burglar alarm can protect you. Carbon monoxide is invisible and odorless and it can kill you in no time. Your fire department urges you to have your chimney, furnace and gas-fired appliances checked annually by professional technicians. And remember, only a carbon monoxide detector can alert you to the presence of this deadly gas. Install one today! Is there an intruder lurking in your home? Carbon monoxide is invisible and odorless and it can kill you in no time. Only a carbon monoxide detector can alert you to the presence of this deadly gas. Protect your family by installing a carbon monoxide detector in your home today.
	Know When to Go! React Fast to Fire If a fire broke out tonight while you were sleeping, would you and your family get out alive? You must develop a home fire escape plan now and practice it regularly. Make sure every family member knows two ways out of your home. Establish a family meeting place away from the house so that everyone can be accounted for and call the fire department from a neighbor's home. Never re-enter a burning building to try to save possessions. If a fire broke out tonight while you were sleeping, would you and your family get out alive? Develop a home fire escape plan now and practice it regularly. Make sure every family member knows two ways out.
	Treat Fire with Respect 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 and always use a fireplace screen. Don't bum wrapping paper or ribbons in your fireplace. 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. 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 Dangerous Mix: It's a fact that many fire deaths are caused by people attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, their families are often victims as well. Alcohol and fire are a dangerous mix. A lit cigarette dropped on the couch or a forgotten pan of grease on the stove could mean disaster for you and your family. If someone in your household cooks or smokes while intoxicated, you must be aware of the risk. Keep a watchful eye on drinkers and make sure you have a working smoke alarm on every level of your home. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and this station.
	Plan Your Escape! A fire in your home can quickly spread and block your exit, trapping you and your family inside. That's why it is important that every family member know at least two different ways to get out of the home. If you plan to use a window as a second way out in a fire, make sure it isn't nailed or painted shut and that it can be opened easily by everyone in your household. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and your fire department.
	Get Out and Stay Out! A fire in your home can turn into a raging inferno faster than you could ever imagine. If a fire breaks out in your home, don't waste time trying to save possessions. Get everyone out and away from the building as quickly as possible, then call the fire department from a neighbor's phone. Never re-enter a burning building. Remember: your most valuable possession is your life. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and your fire department.