Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms: Sound on, save lives and win

With Ontario hearth fatalities on the rise and Hearth Prevention Week beginning subsequent week (Oct. 8 – 14), the Metropolis is again with its “Sound On Save Lives” social sharing marketing campaign and contest. As a part of the Sound On Save Lives marketing campaign, the Burlington Hearth Division is asking everybody to make sure their sound is on by testing their dwelling smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and sharing the message for others to do the identical.

Between at the moment and Nov. 24, 2023, anybody who tags three buddies on the Metropolis’s Instagram put up utilizing the hashtag #SoundOnBurlON may win considered one of a number of nice prizes, together with a Sonos Ray Sound Bar, JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Bluetooth Wi-fi Speaker, Beats Solo3 Wi-fi Headphones, hearth security kits and extra. For contest particulars and full prize listing, go to: burlington.ca/soundon. Winners will likely be contacted in the course of the week of November 27, 2023.

In 2020, Burlington Hearth Captain Ralph Baigent misplaced his pal in a home hearth. A working smoke alarm may have given him early warning and time to flee. Hearth Captain Baigent’s video plea is a vital reminder to have working smoke and CO alarms. The aim of the marketing campaign is to encourage residents to speak to their buddies, household and coworkers to verify their alarms are working and haven’t expired. Sharing is straightforward; whether or not by way of social media, telephone, textual content or in individual.

Burlington Hearth Division has an alarm help program for Burlington owners over 65, and/or individuals with disabilities or restricted mobility. This system consists of annual alarm testing and battery substitute in houses with battery-operated alarm models. This can be a free and voluntary help program provided by the fireplace division to eligible residents. Taking part owners are answerable for making certain their houses are compliant with Ontario legal guidelines. Particulars can be found at burlington.ca/AAP.

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Quotes

Karen Roche, Burlington Hearth Chief

“Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are usually not simply recommendations – they’re required by legislation. Specialty alarm units that use lights and vibrations can be found for individuals who are deaf or exhausting of listening to. This acquainted marketing campaign is a reminder to the entire group – take a look at alarms, examine expiry dates and observe your property escape plan. It may save your life.”

Dan Vanderlelie, President, Burlington Skilled Firefighters Affiliation and Platoon Chief

“We’re proud to be a sponsor of this necessary public security marketing campaign. As firefighters we see firsthand the loss in houses with out put in or working smoke alarms. You don’t need to be a primary responder to save lots of lives. You are able to do that simply by having discussions along with your family and friends to verify they’ve working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. All of us have the ability to guard one another.”