Fire Safety
Education and training can help prevent fires and keep you and your family safe. Most fatal house fires occur during the night, which gives you little time to react. The County of Lanark encourages you to take preventative measures to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Fire Departments
For more information on fire safety, including burn permits, fire prevention and safety education, please contact your local fire department:
Beckwith |
613-257-1749 |
Carleton Place |
613-257-5526 |
Drummond/North Elmsley |
Drummond North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue 613-267-2596 |
Lanark Highlands |
Lanark Highlands Fire Department 613-259-2398 |
Mississippi Mills |
Mississippi Mills Fire Department 613-256-1589 |
Montague |
Montague Township Volunteer Fire Department 613-283-7478 |
Perth |
613-267-5574 |
Tay Valley |
Drummond North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue 613-267-2596 |
Smiths Falls |
613-283-5869 |
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
According to the Ontario Fire Code, all homes must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. There must also be a carbon monoxide alarm on each level with sleeping accommodations, if there are fuel-fired appliances such as furnaces, fireplaces, hot water heaters etc. or if there is an attached garage. Learn more about smoke alarm safety and laws by exploring:
To maintain your smoke alarms and ensure they are working, you should:
- Test all smoke alarms monthly
- Replace batteries annually
- Replace alarms every 10 years
Fire Escape Planning
It is critical to develop a fire escape plan for your home so that you can get out of your home quickly in the event of a fire. To make an escape plan, follow these steps:
- Draw a floor plan of your home
- Include all possible emergency exits
- Include any important feature that could help you escape (i.e. windows, doors, nearby trees, porches, etc.)
- Mark two escape routes from each room
- Decide who will assist with young, elderly or physically challenged family members
- Choose a meeting location outside
Once you've developed a plan, you need to:
- Make sure everyone is familiar with the plan
- Practice the escape plan
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