County of Brant Fire Department is participating in the annual 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety campaign to remind our community to take proper fire safety precautions and stay fire safe this holiday season.
From December 12 to 23, the County is joining fire departments across Ontario to promote daily fire safety tips, including practical tips to help keep your and your loved ones safe during the holiday season. Holiday fire safety tips can be found by following the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) @ONFireMarshal on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and the County of Brant Fire Department @CountyofBrantFDon Facebook and Instagram.
“This time of year is bittersweet for the fire service as we continue to see an increased number of fatal fires during the months around the holidays,” said Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal. “Prevention is the best way to stay fire safe and by making fire safety a priority, you can avoid unnecessary disaster.”
The schedule of topics that will be shared includes:
- December 12: Holiday Lights
- December 13: Tree Watering
- December 14: Candles and Decorations
- December 15: Smoke Alarms
- December 16: Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- December 17: Extension Cords
- December 18: Kids in the Kitchen
- December 19: Home Fire Escape Plans
- December 20: Cooking
- December 21: Heating Sources
- December 22: Smoking
- December 23: Lithium-Ion Batteries
Fire department personnel across Ontario have provided personal testimonials for each daily theme, grounding the safety advice in real-life, frontline experience. Please follow the County of Brant Fire Department on social media and share safety messages with family and friends. The 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety campaign was developed in partnership with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC), the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC), the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officer’s Association (OMFPOA), the Ontario Association of Fire Educators (OAFE) and fire departments across the province.
On behalf of the County of Brant Fire Department, we wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy holiday season!
