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Emergencies, by their nature or magnitude, require a coordinated response by a number of organizations, both governmental and private, under the direction of the appropriate elected and senior municipal officials. The Township of North Dumfries has plans and partnerships in place to ensure a coordinated response to emergencies and disasters. The Township is responsible for developing, putting in place, and maintaining the Township of North Dumfries Emergency Response Plan. This plan describes the roles and responsibilities of Township employees and our partners, including fire departments, police, and community agencies and how the Township responds to emergencies.
Emergency Preparedness |
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Home Safety Plan |
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as two minutes to escape safely once the alarm sounds. Your ability to get out depends on an advance warning from smoke alarms, and advanced planning. Every household must have a fire escape plan and a working smoke alarm to help ensure survival in a fire. Begin your plan by checking your smoke alarm to make sure that it is working. Please take a few minutes with your family to make a fire escape plan by following these nine simple instructions:
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Fire Prevention |
Did you know that most fatal house fires occur during sleeping hours giving people little time to react? Be prepared and safe! Causes of FiresCommon causes of fires at home include:
Preventing Fires at Home
What to do if a Fire Occurs in your Home
Facts About Fire Safety
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Smoke Alarms |
Smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a reported fire in half.
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Carbon Monoxide |
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is odourless, colourless, and tasteless. It is referred to as "the silent killer." CO is produced when fuels such as natural gas, oil, wood, propane and kerosene don't get enough air to burn up completely. The best defence is proper maintenance of fuel burning appliances, equipment and venting systems. A CO detector is needed if you have an attached garage, wood or gas fireplace, or anyone of these gas appliances: furnace, water heater, or range. CO detectors are the only way to determine if CO is present, other than physical symptoms similar to the flu (i.e., nausea, headache, burning eyes, confusion, and drowsiness, except there is no fever). If symptoms appear, it is imperative to get everyone, including pets, outside to fresh air immediately and call 911. Since CO detectors do not detect fire or smoke and smoke alarms do not detect CO, your home needs both CO and smoke alarms. It is essential that you install CO and smoke alarms on every level of your home or cottage in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. There are units available that combine the function of both CO and smoke alarms into one device. Remember to test your alarms once a month by pressing the test button on the units. Batteries need to be replaced twice per year. The Ontario Fire Marshal recommends that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every 7-10 years. |
When Sirens Approach |
On a Multi-lane Highway (Maximum 100 km/h Speed Limit)Slow down, signal, and move to the right. When safe to do so, pull closely to the right side of the roadway and stop. Do not move onto the shoulder. On a Two-Lane RoadSignal and move to the right. Pull as close as possible to the right edge of the road, clear of any intersection, and stop. On a One-Way StreetSignal and pull to the right or left side of the street, clear of any intersection and stop. At IntersectionsTraffic in an intersection or approaching from all directions must yield to an emergency vehicle until it passes through the intersection. Never block the intersection. Do not make a left turn if an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind. In this situation, the motorist should proceed straight through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop. |
First Aid Training |
North Dumfries Fire Department now offers a First Aid and CPR training course. First Aid & CPR training is mandatory for employees in the workplace. Unlike other types of safety training, these skills and knowledge are applicable to an individual's daily life. The course is taught in easy-to-follow steps, empowering people to prevent, act on, and manage life's emergencies. Practical hands-on components are supported by a variety of training materials such as:
All Canadian Red Cross programs meet the current International guidelines and follow strict quality control procedures for content development, update, and delivery. |