Be holiday smart – fire doesn’t take the summer off

WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur and Mount Forest Fire Departments are hosting a fire safety day at our local Beer Store and LCBO.

Bring the whole family and come out to meet your local fire department members and have your fire safety questions answered.

The events run on June 15 from 10am to 2pm.

The Arthur event is at the LCBO, 151 Catherine St., and the Mount Forest event is at the Beer Store, 429 Main St. N.

Additional summer safety tips

– Stay in the kitchen or near your barbecue when cooking;

– Install smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas of your home and cottage;

– Install carbon monoxide alarms outside all sleeping areas of your home and cottage;

– Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms every month to ensure they are working;

– Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms at least once a year; and

– Develop and practice a home fire escape plan at home and at your cottage.

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