1 Dec 2023
Do you have an escape route planned & and a meeting spot chosen for family members of all abilities? Do you have the plan ready to share with holiday visitors? Fire won't wait. Plan your escape.
Learn how at nfpa.org/Education-and-Reseaโฆ
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4 Nov 2023
#CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek runs from November 1-7 ๐
#NGFireService reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide in your home by inspecting all fuel-burning appliances annually and installing CO alarms if you have a fireplace, an attached garage, or fuel-burning appliances.
#COAW23
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23 Oct 2023
A heartfelt thank you is being extended to the #NorthGrenville Community and volunteers from #NGFireService ๐NG. Firefighters collected $8,798.60 in community donations during its #FillTheBootCampaign Boot Drive for @MD_Canada - up from $4,291.05 last year ๐๐๐
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10 Oct 2023
๐๐ New career posting: Fire Prevention and Protection Captain, Emergency and Protective Services Department. For full details, please visit northgrenville.ca/careers
Deadline: Friday, October 27th, 2023
#NorthGrenville #NGFireService #NGFire #NationalFireProtectionAssociation
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18 Sep 2023
Sept. 28 is Ontario's first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day - and #NGFireService wants you to get testy!
โDon't ignore the beep - stay calm and follow your home fire escape plan๐๐โโ๏ธ
Having working smoke alarms โ it's the law.
#SavedByTheBeep
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30 Aug 2023
๐จ๐ฅWeโre less than a month away from Test Your Smoke Alarm Day, and #NGFireService wants #NorthGrenville to be ready!
๐September 28th is Ontario's FIRST-EVER Test Your Smoke Alarm Day! Working smoke alarms won't just save lives - having them is the law. ๐จ๐ฅ
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22 Aug 2023
Sept. 28 is Ontario's first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day - and #NGFireService wants you to get testy!
โNever get tired of hearing this: most fatal fires occur at night๐
Learn more about smoke alarms, fire safety, and escape planning - it saves lives!
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15 Aug 2023
Sept. 28 is Ontario's first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day - and #NGFireService wants you to get testy!
โYou may only have 60 seconds or less to escape safely once your smoke alarm sounds ๐๐โโ๏ธ
Having working smoke alarms โ it's the law.
#SavedByTheBeep
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8 Aug 2023
Sept. 28 is Ontario's first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day - and #NGFireService wants you to get testy!
โRenting? Notify building owners if your smoke alarm is not in good working order๐
Having working smoke alarms โ it's the law.
#SavedByTheBeep
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8 Aug 2023
Sept. 28 is Ontario's first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day - and #NGFireService wants you to get testy!
โYou may only have 60 seconds or less to escape safely once your smoke alarm sounds ๐๐โโ๏ธ
Having working smoke alarms โ it's the law.
#SavedByTheBeep
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6 Jul 2023
๐ Stop using lithium-ion batteries if there's: odour, colour change, excessive heat, change in shape, leaking, odd noises.
๐ Battery Disposal:
โ DO NOT put in trash.
โ DO NOT put discarded batteries in piles.
โ Take them to a battery recycling location.
#NGFireService
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30 Jun 2023
North Grenville Fire Service was recruiting future firefighters with site and truck tours hosted by Fire Prevention Officer Shannon Armitage - it was a thumbs up all the way around ๐๐
#NorthGrenville #NGFireService #FireSafety
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25 May 2023
#ThrowBackThursday to the 2022 Food Bank Challenge ๐ฅง๐ฅง
โญโญ The #NGFireService vs. #GrenvilleOPP Food Bank Challenge is a success again this year - just 30 lbs of donations away from its 500 lb goal - but let's do better! Donation drop at 2830 CR 43 ๐ฅซ๐ฅซ๐ฅซ
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16 May 2023
Community Living #NorthGrenville's Food Drive Challenge is running until the end of the month -- with every 50lbs of food donated on behalf of either #GrenvilleOPP (@OPP_ER ) or #NGFireService, a member of the opposite detachment will receive a pie to the face ๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ฅง๐ฉโ๐
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4 May 2023
Today, May 4th, is International Firefighters' Day. Chief Okum commends his team of firefighters for their dedication and service and extends a Happy Firefighters' Day to all those who serve.
#NorthGrenville #NGFireService #InternationalFirefightersDay
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20 Apr 2023
๐ Just like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms should be tested at least every month ๐
There are a variety of sources within our home that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Know your sources around the home.
#NorthGrenville #NGFireService #CarbonMonoxide #COSafety
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15 Mar 2023
๐ Just like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms should be tested at least every month ๐
There are a variety of sources within our home that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Know your sources around the home.
#NorthGrenville #NGFireService #CarbonMonoxide #COSafety
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3 Feb 2023
With the large accumulation of blowing snow combined with frigid temperatures, #NGFireService is reminding you to ensure that vents for your hot water heaters, furnace, and fireplace are all clear.
#NorthGrenville #NGFireSafety #COAwareness #NGFireService
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30 Jan 2023
๐๐Saturday, February 4th, from 10 am - 4 pm, #NGFireService will be at the Kemptville Winter Carnival collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations. If not, donations will be accepted at the Fire Station during business hrs (Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30).
#firedeptfooddrive
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22 Dec 2022
The #12DaysOfHolidayFireSafety continues with Tip #11: Smoke outside. Lit cigarettes are ON's #1 cause of fatal fires. Have all smoking done outside using deep, sturdy ashtrays, and never flick your cigarette butt.
#NorthGrenville #NGFireService
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