Sudbury firefighters swing into summer safety

Greater Sudbury Fire Services, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs are taking a swing at fire safety and injury prevention.

As part of the annual Swing into Summer Safety Campaign, firefighters will be focusing on smoke alarms.

“Smoke alarms need working batteries to do their job,” said Greater Sudbury Senior Public Safety Officer Mitch Theriault. “Batteries should be changed at least once a year. It’s especially important to remember to change the batteries in smoke alarms when opening the cottage or trailer for the season.”

Smoke alarms must be installed on every level of the home and outside all sleeping areas by law. For added protection, Greater Sudbury Fire Services recommends smoke alarms inside each bedroom.

Tampering with or removing batteries from a smoke alarm is against the law. Failure to comply with the Ontario Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in a $235 ticket or a fine of up to $50,000.