Fire safety top of mind during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

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CALEDON, ON (October 28, 2024) – It is once again time to “Change the Hour, Check the Power” on Sunday, November 3, with the end of Daylight Savings Time. While setting your clocks 1 hour behind, Caledon Fire and Emergency Services remind you to test your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and replace the batteries if necessary.

“Testing your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly is a simple step that makes all the difference keeping your home safe,” said Fire Chief Dave Pelayo. “And remember, regardless of the power source, alarms should be replaced every 10 years for optimal safety.”

November 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is recognizing Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week with free, family friendly activities where you can learn more about fire safety.

Skate with Sparky – November 2, 2024 from 3 – 4 p.m.

At this free public skate, you can meet Sparky the Fire Dog, sip on hot chocolate, meet your local firefighters and get up close and personal with a fire truck! Don’t forget your helmet!

Coffee with the Fire Chief – November 6, 2024 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Join us at the Bolton McDonalds (12612 Highway 50) and grab a coffee with the Fire Chief. Meet Chief Dave Pelayo, ask questions, and learn how to protect your home and loved ones from carbon monoxide. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee and gain safety insights that could save lives.

For more information visit caledon.ca/fire.

Carbon Monoxide Quick Facts

  • CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal when undetected.
  • Common sources of CO in the home include gas appliances, fireplaces, and vehicles running in attached garages.
  • Caledon Fire recommends that you have your fuel-fired appliances services annually by a professional.
  • Carbon monoxide detectors are essential safety devices designed to alert you to the presence of CO in your home.
  • Keep your CO detector in good working order with regular testing and battery replacement, frequent cleaning to keep it free of dust and debris, and ensuring it is installed in the necessary locations throughout your home.

For more information on staying safe from carbon monoxide, www.ontario.ca/page/carbon-monoxide-safety. 

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About Caledon 

Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm, and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.