Going door-to-door to promote fire safety

BRACEBRIDGE, ON (July 8, 2024) – The Bracebridge Fire Department is kicking off their annual door-to-door smoke and carbon monoxide alarm campaign tonight. Every Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. until the end of August, uniformed officers will visit neighbourhoods in the urban areas of Bracebridge to promote fire safety by encouraging homeowners to check their alarms. Firefighters will not be entering homes.

Smoke alarms save lives and give residents the precious time needed to escape a fire.  By law, every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey of their home and outside all sleeping areas. If a home contains a fuel-burning appliance such as a furnace, fireplace or cook-top or has an attached garage, a carbon monoxide alarm is also required outside of all sleeping areas. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms should be tested monthly.

To learn more about fire safety, visit bracebridge.ca/fireprevention.

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About Bracebridge – The Town of Bracebridge is located in the Heart of Muskoka, the epitome of Canada’s Cottage Country.  With a population in excess of 17,000 permanent residents that doubles during the summer months, the community has a diversified economy that is highlighted by strong construction, hospitality and professional sectors. Bracebridge is the steward of the cottage country brand and is teaching the world the power of living the Muskoka lifestyle in its spirit, the arts, food, home and recreation. The Town is positioned on the 45th parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and is recognized as Santa’s summer home.

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