Smoke & Fire Detection: been completed. ¢ Never paint a smoke alarm. « Keep alarms at least 60 cm (two feet) from any corner * Keep alarms 60 to 90 cm (two to th ofaroom. light fixtures. * Maintain a 15-30 em (six - 12 in.) clearance from a side Mark Your Calendar: Testing & wall when mounting an alarm on the ceiling. - To ensure your smoke alarm is in toy * Don't recess an alarm. monthly and clean it every 6 months © Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than day of the inonth, or on payday, or W 30 cm (one foot) rise per 2.4 sm (cight fect) horizontally for you. Mark it on your calendar se should be located at the high side of the room. .. Things to remember while testin But - Avoid locating an alarm in the peak of an “A” frame When testing your alarm you are c type ceiling. You want to ensure that power is t Other Important Details... the alarm, and that it will activate When having an alarm connected into the smoke. : electrical wiring system of a house: Test your Smoke alarm by pressin « use a qualified electrical contractor: Even the types of alarms that have + do not install the alarnvin the electrical circuit except at indicate power is being transmittc the main panel. Alarms must never be installed ina regularly. ; circuit connected to ani on/off switch; © Older models have a test button tt * check the alarms operation when the installation has alarm. Test these monthly with sr Smoke tends to bypass corners, closets and dead ends CENTRAL SAANICH FIRE DEPARTMENT Back Row - Left to Right- John Verhagen, Dan Little, Rob Panter, Joe Ferrie, Don Barnes, Brian McAdam, Greg Greenwood, John Lynch, Michael Godfrey, Garry Fisher. ~ Centre Row - Left to Right - Mike Taggart, Ken Weidman, Mike Crocker, JasonSmith, Steve Bolster, , Troy Hawboldt, Brian Bickford, Roman Matieschyn, Jeff Bolster, Len Gillespie, Wayne Wooster, Forrest Owens. Front Row - Left to Right - Brian Millard, Capt. Paul McKenzie, Capt. Randy Munro, Capt: Robert Nelson, Dep. Fire re Cheif Barry Eastgate (deceased), © - Fire Chief Bruce Elvedahi, Capt. jim Atwood, Al Humphrey,Capt. John Robertson, Keith Yeo. ; ae Missing - Dep. Fire Chief Art Curry, Gerry McDonough, Don Marshall, Chris Lauder, Brad Frank! yn, Kevin Nystedt, Chris Tetley, Neal Widdefield Let? ts hear if for home fire safety! i peer of your home, including the basement Test your. 2)" smoke alarms monthly. Ifyou sleep in a room with the: » doors closed, install a smioke alarm inside the: room as well. a : ~ Plan Your Escape: Plan aad practise your. mily fre mie ys escape plan together. Plan two: es pe routes out of every: : ~ room in your Home : : e Prevention is sthe kes : Prevention in the Kitchen: Donot leave cooking “S-unattended.: Ifa pan of food catches fire, using a pot holder, carefully slide a lid over the pan and turn off the. ~ burner. 7 © Smokin ng: Provide ee with approved res that Eeiynciay Aan have the inner and outer bowl design. Never smoke in: Ensure Every 10 Fite nt ok D rand bed or while drinking alcohol or while you are on: ras Hino they should ol easly and fully, to allow. medication that could make you drowsy.or disoriented... esca aa Keep matches and lighters out of sight. and out of reach of Abarthient Dwellers K now w All Buil ding Exits: Count the» young children. - “ number of doorways between your apartment and the two oe Give Space Heaters Space; Keep portable heaters and... nearest exists. No matter where you lve, be familiar with » = space heaters al least three feet. (one meter) from ‘all exits, including windows.” °° .. verything - including you, Turn off space heaters when E If Fire Strikes: Never open a door without checking it for: : heat. Kneeling or crouching at the door, reach up as high as you can and touch the door, the knob, and the space ‘between the door and its frame with the back ofyour * ~.you go to bed or leave home... ~ [nstall Smoke Alarms: Be sure to have an operating. ~ smoke alarm outside of all sleeping areas, and on every -apams ELECTRONIC. TW. oV.C, Re * STEREO SALES & SERVICE Ti hank } you to 0 all our Fire Fighters for their Dedication. | 103 - 9838 4th St., Sidney 65 6-4351 ee mecewvewaamenanen miei na Wenesann suse seamen eye ht #nenten¢ ghecenyn n@SHrenee women -o tre terterermrany Aen Sem nner mat ‘Thank-you Firefighters! We appr eclate your dedication, the Cr ‘iddles COLE TENNES fered c u LING CL ae Olen: 656-3136 Pro Shop: 656-3981 1050 MeTavish Rd., Sidnoy: . si pete pcar ea ecg ly lt SIDNE » Viebartaa eames sateen cm dest me i a eaenieN SURE RT faMiaM eM) ae. i oR reli aaa ‘The family at bens MARIAS 5C UVLAKE oS GREEK SNACK BATE wish to thank the volunteer firefighters! i hk erty 3 apt a abr hd opbecevvnn vid tgneunn him enveciainsecaeveinepun ate bat ane fi hat sel lad ih on Cisiierag : mn) edly tty : fe. Ra if 68 hs 4. caus yy S081 102- 9710 Sec ond Street Notaries A Trusted Tendon. Minimize isk & Avold Costly, Losses... Recharging. & New. F Ire, agen oe Aut sy we fly si li eee benicrarmatennietcerromtinhanncns Mali awieW Avene ‘hand. Ifthe door is cool, open it cautiously, ifyou see = : your second exit or stay in your room. If fire strikes and; "you cannot escape, remain ‘calm. Call the fire department oa “advising where you are trapped. Stuff rags, towels, or: “clothing in the cracks around doors to keep smoke | out: << Wait'al a window, signal the firefighters by waving a Tight coloured cloth or flashlight and wait to be rescued... Crawl Low Under Smoke: Ifyou must exit through - smoke, crouch or crawl, Heat and smoke rise. Get Out and Stay Out: Call the fire department froma ~ neighbour's phone. Do not go back into the byliting for ~~ any reason, and over to smother the flames. Ifyou cannot drop to the - floor, smother the flames with a blanket or towel. Many thanks to the Peninsula’s Volunteer Fire Fighters _ Your dedication is very much appreciated! 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Thanks to all the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Fighters for your time and dedigation:: 656- 3633 remeneurmiees sna oemarenton name aowrenmntaven 2459 Beacon Ave., Sidney reer enema ae PAA wrearents mrpiinn warmer ses eng momeseos : EL UNiNMaaii Rs dc ast naa Ag ent Re EL BCH moras ytat erectnett “SIDNEY. T would like to thank all the volunteers for their dedication and hard work | ° #2. 2310 Boacon Avo., Sidney 656-0905 “at the Bast Wastern Emerald slo Rogistralion No. 1426-5 Lee ie van ame mete od ma ert meee pe 2 eemerpsane erent Pemrte ere emer emtet) Caterer We ‘appreciate our local | fire prevention. : officers! aA Athearn pena nitns aM Hamt i ARs Me aro HA eae 1S NATIONAL Monn sn €56-3939