Fire departments of the Niagara region come together to promote ‘Test it Tuesday’

May 16 is “Test it Tuesday” in the Niagara region.

The Niagara Chapter of the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association is asking that you test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure they are working properly. You may even see fire crews from your local fire station performing home visits in your neighbourhood. They will be checking to ensure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and working properly.

“The safety of our residents is at top of mind for Thorold Fire and Emergency Services with everything we do,” says Terry Dixon, director of fire and emergency services at the City of Thorold. “Our fire fighters will be visiting residents on May 16 to offer help with testing their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure they are working correctly, ensuring they will be protected in the case of a fire or carbon monoxide-related emergency.”

When properly installed and maintained, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms provide the early warning necessary to safely escape from a house fire or carbon monoxide exposure. Carbon monoxide is a toxic, odourless gas that is a by-product of incomplete combustion of many types of common fuels.

“Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, together with a well-practiced home escape plan, gives you the ability to get everyone to safety during a fire or carbon monoxide exposure in their home. On ‘Test it Tuesday,’ push the button and hear the beep!” says Kellie Kubik, president, Niagara Chapter of the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association.

About the Niagara Chapter of the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA)

The Niagara Chapter of the OMFPOA formed in the 1970s with the intention of standardizing fire safety education and messaging across the Niagara Region. Our Association is dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of the Niagara Region through public education, fire prevention & code enforcement and fire investigation. The OMFPOA-Niagara is Chapter 1 of the Provincial OMFPOA.

About Thorold Fire and Emergency Services

Thorold Fire and Emergency Services is a tanker shuttle accredited composite fire department consisting of career and volunteer firefighters. Thorold Fire and Emergency Services proudly serves the city of Thorold, providing fire prevention and inspections, fire safety education, and emergency response to the community. Learn more about Thorold Fire and Emergency Services at www.thorold.ca/fire or follow the department on Twitter: @ThoroldFire.

Contact:

Kellie Kubik, President                                           
kkubik@niagarafalls.ca

Brad Disher, Vice President          
brad.disher@notl.ca

Megan McRae, Community Relations Specialist, City of Thorold
megan.mcrae@thorold.ca