June 28, 2016 -Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has begun its annual Home Fire Safety public education program.

Firefighters will be going door-to-door in residential neighborhoods this summer. They will be discussing important fire service concerns such as smoke and CO alarm requirements, outdoor burning rules and regulations, and home fire escape planning.

"This is a great opportunity for us to meet face-to-face with the public," said Deputy Fire Chief Dave Paxton. "It allows us to educate home owners and tenants on many of the things important to home fire safety."

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds citizens to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms every month and to replace batteries at least once a year. Only working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives.

It is the law to have working smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas.  Carbon monoxide alarms are required to be installed outside any sleeping area if your home has a fuel fired appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage.

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Contact: Anthony Stokaluk, Public Education Officer - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, 625-2802 (office), 631-7033 (cell) or astokaluk@thunderbay.ca