Fire Extinguishers

The St. Marys Fire Department has joined the Canada-wide campaign to have every vehicle on the road equipped with a fire extinguisher!

Extinguishers for Cindy

The St. Marys Fire Department had their first event on the one year anniversary of the tragic loss of Cindy Devine, a St. Thomas resident who lost her life after she was pinned inside her vehicle after being stuck by a truck and the vehicle caught on fire (see her story below).

Past events saw hundreds of local residents come out and 220 fire extinguishers placed into personal vehicles. Cash donations were also collected, leading to the fruition of many more fire extinguisher giveaway events.

Donations are greatly appreciated for this cause to support future events.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors!

AllRoads Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Limited
Ashton Tire Service Ltd.
Canadian Tire St. Marys
Cascades
Dowler-Karn Ltd.
Food Land St. Marys
Harris Greig Automotive
Perth County Ingredients
Sam’s Home Hardware
St. Marys Kinsmen
Your Independent Grocer St. Marys

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Fire Chief Phil West by email or 519-284-2340, ext. 201.

Need your fire extinguisher installed in your vehicle? 

Harris-Greig Automotive has generously offered to install all fire extinguishers distributed through the St. Marys Fire Departments Cindy's Law events! 

Please CALL AHEAD to book an appointment to have your fire extinguisher safely secured in your vehicle.

P: 519-284-1302
402 Queen Street W, P.O. Box 8
St.Marys, ON N4X 1A9
info@HarrisGreigAuto.com
www.harrisgreigauto.com

Cindy's Story

Cindy Devine, a St. Thomas resident, was on her way to work in London, Ontario on October 2, 2020. During her commute, she was struck by a truck with an impaired driver. Cindy survived the crash but her leg was pinned. People at the scene made every effort to free her from the vehicle, but then her the car caught fire. There was no fire extinguisher available.

The Good Samaritans had to retreat and the devastating realization that Cindy would not make it home that night to her children and husband came over everyone. Since this horrific day, a Canada-wide campaign has been set in motion to have every vehicle on the road equipped with a fire extinguisher.

While we know we cannot bring Cindy back, we can save lives going forward with the simple act of having a fire extinguisher installed in every vehicle.

Share Cindy's story on Facebook and share your photos of your fire extinguisher in your vehicle using #CindysLaw and #ExtinguishersForCindy.

Cindy Devine