Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practise your escape.

15 September 2019

Practise your home fire escape plan during Fire Prevention Week

Tay, Ontario: Fire Chief Brian Thomas is urging families in Tay to practise their home fire escape plan as part of Fire Prevention Week.

Fire Prevention Week runs from October 6 to 12, 2019. This year’s theme is Not every hero wears a Cape. Plan and practise your escape! When the smoke alarms sound, everyone must know where to go—that’s why it’s so important for everyone to have working smoke alarms and to develop and practise a home fire escape plan.

“In a fire, you may have only seconds to safely escape your home,” said Fire Chief Brian Thomas. “Practise your home fire escape plan and make sure everyone can get out safely.”

Fire and smoke can spread quickly, so be prepared in advance with these simple steps for home fire escape planning:

Assess the needs of everyone in your home

  • Identify anyone who requires assistance to get out of the home safely, such as small children or older adults

Make sure that you have working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas

  • Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm

Identify all possible exits (doors and windows) and make sure they work

  • Know two ways out of all areas, if possible

Everyone must know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds

  • Assign someone to help those who need assistance
  • Identify a safe meeting place outside
  • Call 9-1-1 from a neighbour’s home or cell phone

Practise your home fire escape plan

  • Have everyone participate
  • Make changes to your plan if necessary

Learn More

The fire departments of Georgian Bay, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, and Tiny are hosting events in support of Fire Prevention Week. Speak to local firefighters about fire safety and see fire trucks on display on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Home Depot in Midland and Thursday, October 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at McDonald’s Restaurants in Midland.

Tay Fire and Emergency Services is committed to protecting the life and property of Tay residents. Fire Chief Brian Thomas, Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Aymer, and 66 dedicated volunteer firefighters operate from four fire stations. The fire department responds to an average of 270 calls per year and serves 10,000 residents in a 139-square kilometer area.

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Contacts:

Brian Thomas
Fire Chief
705-534-7248 x245
Email Brian

Lynn Racicot
Communications and Special Projects Officer
705-534-7248 x264
Email Lynn

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