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OFFICE OF THE FIRE COMMISSIONER MANITOBA EMERGENCY SERVICES COLLEGE
S.A.F.E.
Family
Program
S.A.F.E. Family Program
• Smoke Alarm for Every Family
• Joint partnership between Red River
Mutual, Manitoba Firefighters Burn Fund,
Office of the Fire Commissioner and
Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs
OFFICE OF THE FIRE COMMISSIONER MANITOBA EMERGENCY SERVICES COLLEGE
Topics
In this session, we will cover:
• Manitoba Fire Code requirements for
installation and maintenance of smoke
alarms
• Where to install smoke alarms in your
home
• How to keep your smoke alarms working
• Effective home fire escape planning
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Residential Fires -
Smoke Alarm Status 2014
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Number of
Fires
Est. Loss
Value ($)
Total #
of Injuries
Total #
of Fatalities
No Smoke Alarm 91 6,193,571 4 3
Activated-Assist Occupants 210 14,322,390 28 1
Activated - Inaudible 11 0 0 0
Activated – Occ. Unable to Respond 6 84,285 3 0
Activated – Unnecessary to Evac. 87 1,391,702 3 0
Activated – Occ. Action Unknown 45 2,317,200 11 0
Not Activated – Unsuitable Local 23 1,887,095 2 0
Not Activated – No/Dead Battery 4 175,252 0 0
Not Activated – Power-Not Conn. Off 3 50,000 0 0
Not Activated – Mechanical Failure 1 0 0 0
Not Activated - Unknown 153 6,475,185 17 0
Not Activated - Unclassified 17 537,700 0 0
Alarm Operation Unknown 358 36,167,334 36 3
Total 1,009 69,601,714 104 7
FACT
Public Attitude - Fire Safety
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NATIONAL STUDY Commissioned by Duracell & CAFC
One in 10 Canadians will experience a fire in their home.
48% Canadians believe they have almost no chance of having a fire.
FACT
Most fire fatalities occur in the home !
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Manitoba Fire Code
Requirements
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Smoke alarms
are required in
dwelling units on
every level and
outside sleeping
areas
Fire Code Owner is
responsible !
• In rental dwelling
units, the
landlord is
considered the
owner.
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Landlords Responsibility
Responsible for
installation and
maintenance
Need to
document
Must be held
accountable
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Tenants Responsibility
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Landlords should be advised
if:
smoke alarm is damaged
low battery signal sounds
any electrical concerns that
may affect alarm
Make arrangements to correct
situation
Installing Smoke Alarms
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According to
the
manufactures
instructions
Smoke Alarm Maintenance
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Push the
“test”
button at
least once a
month
Smoke Alarm Maintenance
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Gently vacuum
inside battery
powered units
Gently
vacuum
outside
electrically
connected
units
Smoke Alarm Maintenance
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Install
new
batteries
at least
once a
year
Smoke Alarms Don’t Last Forever
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Alarms older than
10 years should be replaced
Nuisance alarms are killing people
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Dealing with Nuisance Alarms
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Move to wall mount ?
Move to a more suitable location ?
Nuisance Alarms
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Install smoke alarms with a
“Hush” or “Pause” feature
Test
Button
Alarm resets automatically
Home Escape Planning
Develop and practice
a home fire escape plan
with all members of
your household
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Draw a floor plan of your home
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Mark all the exits !
Involve Everyone!
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Practice your plan!
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Call 911 from a neighbour’s house or cell
phone if available!
Being Prepared
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Knowing how to react Working
smoke alarms
Can save your life !
You know what to do !
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Install and maintain working smoke alarms: •Outside sleeping areas •On all levels
Questions?
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Contact Information
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