Town of St. Marys Fire Department starts 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Campaign

The Town of St. Marys Fire Department is launching their annual 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety campaign to remind St. Marys to take proper fire safety precautions and stay fire safe this holiday season.

From December 12 to 23, they will promote a different fire safety theme each day, with tips on what you can do to keep the holidays fire safe. Holiday fire safety tips can be found by following the Town of St. Marys on Facebook and X.

“The holiday season is always a challenging time for the fire service. Unfortunately, we often see more deadly fires during this period,” says St. Marys Fire Chief, Phil West. “The best protection is prevention. If people make fire safety a priority in their homes, many tragedies can be avoided.”

The St. Marys Fire Department is encouraging families to follow the 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety across the towns social networks and to pay attention to the tips and advice that can keep your family safe this season.

Schedule of Topics:

•          December 12: Holiday Lights

•          December 13: Tree Watering

•          December 14: Candles and Decorations

•          December 15: Smoke Alarms

•          December 16: Carbon Monoxide Alarms

•          December 17: Extension Cords

•          December 18: Kids in the Kitchen

•          December 19: Home Fire Escape Plans

•          December 20: Cooking

•          December 21: Heating Sources

•          December 22: Smoking

•          December 23: Lithium-Ion Batteries

Ontario Fire Marshal data indicates that November through January sees the highest number of residential fire deaths, with cooking as the leading cause of home fires and careless smoking the top cause of fatal ones. Last holiday season, 24 fatal residential fires resulted in 26 deaths. Residents are urged to test smoke alarms monthly, replace batteries annually, and install new alarms every 10 years to help prevent avoidable tragedies.

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