by Cath Fairlie | Jun 21, 2025 | Fire Emergency, Safety
Last fall we were again reminded of the constant threat that fire poses to the PaB community with the very sad destruction of the Phippen cottage. It was a dramatic reminder that we need to stay alert and stay prepared for FIRE. Over the last several...
by Cath Fairlie | Jun 21, 2025 | Fire Emergency, Safety
Part 1 – Protecting Your Cottage With wildfires becoming an ever-growing concern in Canada, it’s important to understand what can be done to protect your home and property from the risk of wildfires. The most important step in protecting yourself is...
by Cath Fairlie | Jun 21, 2025 | Fire Emergency, Safety
If a wildfire starts on an island, it’s important to call Ontario wildfire in order to receive additional support. 310-FIRE is the phone number to report a wildfire. When reporting a wildfire, be sure to remain calm and include the following information. Where you...
by Cath Fairlie | Jun 21, 2025 | Fire Emergency, Safety
If you’re responding to a wildfire, it’s important to make sure that what you’re wearing is appropriate to the activity. Non-synthetic clothing – When synthetic clothing such as polyester or spandex is exposed to heat it can melt onto you, causing severe burns. While...
by Cath Fairlie | Jun 21, 2025 | Fire Emergency, Safety
If you are near a wildfire, or responding to a wildfire, it is important to be able to recognize specific hazards, and hazardous situations. The 3 most common items that cause fatalities from fire are: Small fires or inactive section of a large fire – Fire can change...
by Cath Fairlie | Jun 21, 2025 | Fire Emergency, Safety
If you are responding to a fire as part of a community response, please do so with the utmost caution. Fighting a wildfire is an inherently dangerous task that is often best left to professionals who have the appropriate equipment, training, and safety gear to engage...
