DYK that if your smoke alarms are installed too close to a corner on the wall or ceiling, they may not work? Check your manufacturer's recommendations for proper smoke alarm installation and test them monthly to ensure they are working! #TestItTuesday #HamOnt #StrongForYou

As the weather gets warmer and you start to think about sitting around a campfire with friends, remember: - open air burning is NOT allowed in urban areas of the City - to obtain a permit before you burn Go to Hamilton.ca/Fire for more information #HamOnt #StrongForYou

Remember to test your smoke alarms at home this #TestItTuesday - a working smoke alarm could save you and your family's lives! It only takes a second to test, so press that button until you hear the beep! #PushThoseButtons #HamOnt #StrongForYou

DYK cooking fires are one of the primary causes of #HamOnt home fires and home fire fatalities? Common causes: Unattended cooking Combustibles too close to heat source Unintentional turning on of an appliance Get more info here: hamlton.ca/fire #StrongForYou

Just returned home from #MarchBreak vacation? Make sure to test all of your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure they are still working. #ThingsHappenWhenYouAreGone #TestItTuesday #HamOnt #StrongForYou

Whatever you smoke, smoke it safely! Here are some #SmokingSafety reminders: Do not smoke in bed. Do not discard smoking material butts off high-rise balconies. Do not smoke near oxygen tanks. Wet butts before discarding. #HamOnt #StrongForYou

Children are naturally curious. To help prevent burn injuries, teach them from an early age about the things in your home that are hot or that can get hot. Check out this fun #MarchBreak activity. #BurnPrevention #HamOnt #StrongForYou

Would you or your children know what to do if your clothes ever caught fire? Practice #StopDropAndRoll with the kids during #MarchBreak STOP! where you are DROP! to the ground ROLL! back and forth with your hands covering your face #BePrepared #HamOnt #StrongForYou

Staying home for #MarchBreak? Why not practice #FireSafety as a family. You could develop & practice a home escape plan and test all of your smoke & CO alarms. For even more activities for kids check out sparkyschoolhouse.org #HamOnt #StrongForYou

Hey #HamOnt! Did you know that sparky.org has a lot of fun videos, activities, games and colouring pages for kids of all ages? Take a look and learn some #FireSafety with your kids during #MarchBreak! #StrongForYou

Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are in working order by taking a few minutes out of your day to give them a test! Those few minutes could make a difference between life and death! #WorkingAlarmsSaveLives #TestItTuesday #HamOnt #StrongForYou

Looking for something to do with the family during #MarchBreak? Discuss and develop a home fire escape plan! Have everyone practice it so they understand what to do and where to go if there's ever a fire emergency. #PracticeMakesPerfectSense #FireSafety #HamOnt #StrongForYou

Going away for #MarchBreak and staying in a hotel or motel? Check out these great fire safety tips to keep you and your family safe while away from home. #SafeTravels #FIreSafetyAwayFromHome #HamOnt #StrongForYou

Do you know what's easier than remembering how to change your car clock ahead an hour this weekend? Pretty much anything 😀including changing the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms! #DoItToday #ChangeYourClocksChangeYourBatteries #HamOnt #StrongForYou

Only working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms will save lives! While changing your clocks tonight, make sure your family is protected by changing the alarm batteries too, then test them all to ensure they work. #ChangeYourClocksChangeYourBatteries #HamOnt #StrongForYou

On Sunday, March 10, at 2am, clocks will #SpringForward one hour for Daylight Saving Time, and we are asking residents to test, check and change their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. hamilton.ca/fire #StrongForYou #HamOnt

#ShockingNews Plug into power safely #HamOnt. Ensure you're using the right cord, for the right use. Check out these excellent safety tips from the Electrical Safety Authority @homeandsafety Go to esasafe.com for more info. #ElectricalSafety #StrongForYou

Hey #HamOnt! Test your smoke alarms every month to ensure that they are still working. #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives! Check the date - an alarm older then 10 years old will need to be replaced. #TestItTuesday #FirePrevention #PreventionDetectionEscape #StrongForYou

Be prepared #HamOnt! Take care of yourself and household members including pets for up to 72 hours in an emergency with this step-by-step Emergency Preparedness Guide: hamilton.ca/sites/default/… #EmergencyManagement #EmergencyPreparedness #StrongForYou

Most fatal fires occur at night when everyone’s asleep, that’s why you must have working smoke alarms and know what to do when they sound. Test your smoke alarm today! #TestItTuesday #HamOnt #StrongForYou