Chat with a Local Firefighter: Hot Tips for Fire Safety at the Library!

Want to ensure that your home is as fire-safe as possible? Chat with a professional about it at the Library on Wednesday!

Drop by the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library on Wednesday, September 18, to chat with Fire Prevention Officer Greg Nicol about fire safety in your home and beyond.  Officer Nicol will have a fire safety house on hand and be available to answer questions or provide tips for all ages.  He’ll be on the Main Level from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

“I look forward to meeting with the residents of the community to answer their questions and concerns about fire safety and the services provided by our department,” Nicol says.

For more information, please contact Greg Nicol, Fire Prevention Officer, at 519-376-2515 ext. 2243 or email gnicol@owensound.ca

Quick Facts:

• Working smoke alarms are required on every level of your home.
• Safe disposal of smoker’s materials is a key to preventing a fire in your home.
• Keep the cooking area clear of combustibles and stay in the kitchen when you are cooking.
• Plan your escape with your family so everyone knows what to do in an emergency.
• In 2023, the Fire Prevention Office conducted over 1300 fire inspections and conducted more than 70 fire safety presentations.

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