Fire Safety Series Introduction

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...

Part 1 – Protecting Your Cottage

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...

Part 3 – Personal Protective Equipment

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...

Part 4- Hazards Responding to Fires

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...