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Home Safety TipsKitchen: Avoid loose

long sleeves when cook-ing. Check kettles and toasters for damaged elec-trical cords and thermo-stats. Use appliances that have an automatic shut-off. Keep a timer handy to remind you when the oven and burners should be switched off. If you take medication that causes drowsiness, do not use cooking appliances. Use a temperature-controlled electric skillet or deep-fry-er for frying. Never leave your cooking unattended. Use appropriate cooking appliances and keep them clean. Keep a pot cover nearby to “put a lid on it” in the event of a fire.

Living Room - Fireplace: always use a fire screen, ensuring it is the appropriate size for the fireplace opening. Do not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords in the place of additional outlets. Smokers should check furniture for fallen cigarettes or embers, which can smoulder undetected for hours before burst-ing into flames. Ensure careful use of smoking materials and extinguish in water before disposal. Never leave cigarettes in

an ashtray unattended. Use ashtrays with a double rim and deep centre. Keep matches, lighters and lit candles out of the reach of children. Never leave lit candles unattended.

Bedroom - Install at least one smoke alarm outside each sleeping area. For improved safety, install a smoke alarm in every bedroom. Check electri-cal appliances regularly: electric blankets, heat-ing pads, curling irons, radios, televisions, irons. Bedrooms should be non-smoking areas.

Basement and Attic - Remove all combustible and flammable materials from the basement and attic. Store gasoline in well-ventilated areas. Do not store propane indoors. Use only approved con-tainers to store and trans-port gasoline. Have a thorough yearly mainte-

nance check of the furnace carried out by a profes-sional. When replacing an old furnace, consult a professional to determine the most safe, economi-cal and efficient system for your home. Chimneys should be cleaned at least once a year.

Garage and Workshop - Flammable materi-als – thinners, gasoline, paints, industrial cleaners – should be stored neatly in approved containers and away from possible ignitable sources. Do not smoke, or leave matches or lighters in the garage or workshop. Install and know how to properly use the appropriate fire extin-guisher for the garage/workshop. Keep the area clean. Remove garbage, paper products, oily rags and wood shavings regu-larly.

Extension cord dangersExtension cords are a

common cause of elec-trical fires. That is why you must be careful to use only extension cords that are rated for the power used by the device they are powering.

Extension cords must never be run inside walls

or under rugs or furniture. They can be damaged by traffic or heavy furniture and start arcing, which can lead to a fire.

Extension cords can get warm during use and must be able to dissipate this heat or they can start a fire.

To the rescueTrochu’s Rapid Response/Rescue Unit is a step close as Fire Chief Lawrence Hogg accepts a cheque of $1,000 from Trochu Lion Bruce Guard. Lawrence and Bruce look forward to adding this unit to Trochu’s Fire Department fl eet.

Pengrowth at your serviceTrochu Fire Department receives a $5,000 donation from Pengrowth Corporation toward their new Rapid Response Rescue Unit. Pengrowth Senior Field Production Foreman Gary Rose presents to fi re Chief Lawrence Hogg and Myrone Wahl, Trochu Fire Department Club President.

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TOWN OF TROCHUMayor, Council & Staff

Wish to Extend aBig Thank You to All

the Volunteer Firefi ghtersfor their dedication!

Trochu Fire DepartmentBack Row Left: Ken Wohl, Elaine McRae, Catlin Hewey, Grodon Guard, James Stahl, Vance Hogg, Joe Wohl, Gary Adam, Kevin Hoppins,Charlie Ball, Roy Enzie, Ben Leo.

Front Row Left: Chris Armstrong, Myrone Wahl, Alan Adam, Richard Hoppins, Lawrence Hogg, Bill Wohl, Marvin Franke, Dennis Lyver.

Trochu Fire Department Year in ReviewOver the past year the

Trochu Fire Department has been busy. The callouts have been varied, 16 fires, medi-cal responses - seven rural 18 urban, MVC’s - eight, mutual aid to other depts. - two, and false alarms - eight.

We also hosted ten train-ing seminars and attended eight public information seminars.

office or a member of the fire department.

On a happier note we took delivery of a new 2011 Rescue Squad in June. This unit allows us to concen-trate our rescue and medical equipment in this unit and leave our main fire engine at the fire station. The unit was made possible through the gracious donations by

Three members took on a long-term commitment this past year by getting married. Congratulations. Last year we had our first female fire-fighter join the membership - this year we have another, Tara Johnson.

The members of the Trochu Fire Department are; Lawrence Hogg FC, Richard Hoppins DFC, Marvin

The Fire Permit sys-tem for rural occupants is working very well. This has reduced false callouts to almost zero but there is still the odd forgotten burn that gets called in by a passerby on the cell phone and we must respond to check it out. If you require a burn permit or information about burning call the County

the people and business of the area we serve and the members of the department. It has proven its worth many times already.

Within the membership of the department over the past year seven received the Exemplary Service Medal, First Bar or Second bar for their long service and dedi-cation in the fire service.

Frank Capt, Bill Wohl Capt, Alan Adam Capt, Fire Fighters - Gary Adam, Chris Armstrong, Charlie Ball, Tony Christensen, Roy Enzie, Gordon Guard, Catlin Hewey, Vance Hogg, Tara Johnson, Ben Leo, Dennis Lyver, Elaine McRae, James Stahl, Ivan Strohschein, Myrone Wahl, Ken Wohl, and Joe Wohl.

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THANK YOUFIREFIGHTERS

Thank You to the Volunteer Firefi ghtersfor their Dedication in keeping the residents

of Kneehill County safe!

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Message from the Alberta Fire CommissionerEvery time we hear the

sirens of a fire truck, we experience a moment of concern for the safety of our fellow citizens and the safety of our emergency responders. The sound of a smoke alarm, on the other hand, is one we can live with.

A properly installed and working smoke alarm can cut the chances of dying in a fire in half. Yet we know that too many homes in Alberta do not have this life-saving device. If they do have one, it has often been disabled.

Research on home fires show that in as little as three minutes, a fire can become deadly to the occu-pants due to toxic smoke from burning synthetic materials present in drapes, carpeting and furniture.

A well-trained and well-equipped urban fire service will reach a burning home in seven minutes or more after a call is received. This is too late to save occu-pants who may already be overcome by toxic smoke.

It is the responsibility of the Alberta public to pre-vent fires in the home and ensure their own safe evac-uation. A key part of this evacuation process is early detection of smoke and fire by a smoke alarm.

Fire Prevention Week reminds all Albertans about

the tragedies and loss fires can cause. More impor-tantly, it reminds Albertans about the ways they can prevent fires and protect themselves and their fami-lies.

I encourage everyone to visit our new and unique interactive website: www.

3minutedri l l .a lber ta .ca where you can learn more about home fire safety.

Let’s make Alberta a fire safe province!

Yours in fire safety Trent West

Fire CommissionerAlberta Emergency

Management Agency

Structural fi re at a home in Trochu Trailer Court

Agro Trochu presents Trochu Fire Departmentwith a $1,500 donation toward the purchase

of their Rapid Response Rescue Unit.

Encana donates over $500 for newequipment at the Trochu Fire Department

Six members of the Trochu and District Fire Department receivedExemplary Service Medals from representatives of the Province of Alberta


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Three Hills Fire and Rescue

Three Hills Fire and Rescue respond to 95 calls in ‘09Three Hills Fire and

Rescue operates with 21 members. They include Fire Chief Art Creasser, Deputy Chief

Schaufele and Firefighters Chris Evans, Lane Giesbrecht, Dave Webb, Sharon Rich, Keith Bruneski, Murray Fenton,

Three Hills responded to 95 calls in 2009. They included 27 Medical Assists, three Motor Vehicle Crashes (MVC’s)

Don Richards, Captain Bob Leuf, Lt. Clayton Hepburn, Lt. Heather Pliva, Lt. Brian Creasser, Chaplain/Safety John

Tim Field, Justin Burden, Neal Konynenbelt, Chris Berreth, Richard Evans, Scott Ford, Joel McFadden and Troy Yeaman.

in own, 22 County MVC’s, 10 Fires in Town, 12 Fires in the County, 16 Alarm Calls and five others.

Facts you should know about gasoline vapoursFacts you should know

to prevent explosion and fire from gasoline vapours. Gasoline can be more dangerous than dynamite because it emits invisible, explo-sive vapours that ignite easily, even at low tem-peratures. Vapour from gasoline is also heavier than air and so travels close to the floor where it can easily come into

labels prominently. However, care must be taken even though these containers are designed to prevent spillage. Minor gasoline spills should be cleaned up immediate-ly. Anyone using or storing gasoline should keep an appropriate Class B fire extinguisher near-by since it is designed to extinguish gasoline or other flammable liquid

tainers which have not been approved for these uses.

NEVER smoke while you are handling gaso-line or other flammable liquids.

NEVER use gasoline to start your barbecue or as a cleaner or solvent.

In case of major spills - Get out and stay out! Clear people from the area immediately. Open

contact with sparks from electric motors, water heaters, furnace motors and switches. Sparks or open flames can ignite vapours a great distance from their source.

By law, gasoline must be stored in safety con-tainers which have been approved by a nationally recognized and certi-fied agency. Approved containers display these

fires. NEVER store gasoline

in basements, pits or other confined areas.Gasoline must be stored in areas that are well-ventilated, free from ignition sources and in areas permitted by the National Fire Code of Canada.

NEVER store or trans-port gasoline in glass, in metal cans with plastic parts or in plastic con-

exterior doors and win-dows to ventilate the area. Call the fire depart-ment from a neighbour s phone. Do not operate light switches, electrical appliances or any other source of sparks. Don’t light matches or lighters, and extinguish cigarettes immediately. Do not re-enter the area until the hazard has been elimi-nated.


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THREE HILLSHOURS: Monday - Saturday

9 AM - 9 PMThank you Firefighters!

Winter SafetyThe winter season is

the worst season for fires in Canada. That is why all Canadians must be mindful of the importance of fire pre-vention and safety.

During the winter, we must heat our homes, most of our meals are prepared and eaten indoors, our clothing is dried indoors and people who smoke tend to do so indoors. Besides following the advice provided for in the other fact sheets on this site, for the winter remember that:

- Heating appliances such as space heaters should not have anything combustible closeby and need at least

one metre (three feet) of space around them. Inspect the electrical cord attached. If it overheats, you have a fire hazard. Keep young children away from them.

- Electrical and heating systems can fail and become fire hazards. Ensure they are regularly checked by a profes-sional, especially prior to the winter season when fireplaces, heaters, appliances and other electrical equipment are in maximum use.

- Smoking while in bed, tired or under the influence of alcohol or medication is the most common cause of fires that kill.

- Most chimney fires occur with wood-burning fireplaces. Ensure chimneys are cleaned and profession-ally inspected regularly. Burn only small quantities of wood at a time.

- Teach children that fire is not a toy; it is a tool we use to cook food and heat our homes.

- Educate your children about the dangers of fire and make sure they know that all fires, even small ones, can spread very quickly.

- Never use a flammable liquid near a flame or source of spark. Be aware of hidden sources like water heater pilot lights, electric motors or heaters. Never smoke while pouring or using flammable liquids.

- If even a small doubt exists about any appliance/equipment that you use, do not hesitate to contact a qualified technician. It may save your life, and the lives of your loved ones.

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ConocoPhillips Foreman Bryon Waddell (r) congratulates Three Hills Fire Chief Art Creasser on receiving $7,000 toward the new Red Racks for the new fi re hall

Three Hills new Fire Hall

Three Hills Fire Hall offi cially dedicated


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Carbon Fire Department has 25 active volunteers in its department, with Todd Somers its Chief, and Jody Kranzler and Don Appleyard as Deputy Chiefs.

Don, as well as Terry Reed and Bill Wood each have a 32 year service record. Paul Goldamer, a Captain, has 23 years, followed by Brian Holsworth with 22 years. Anthony Andrew and Neil Bertsch each have over

to 10 fire calls, 10 motor vehicle collisions, nine medical assists, six false alarms, one investiga-tion, one other type of call.

There have been only two grass fires this year when in any other year, this type of call could be as high as a dozen.

The strangest and scariest call this year had to be as an assist to Three Hills for a house fire in Orkney where there was some 3000 rounds of ammunition inside.

vehicle now goes to every call. Their next big project will be for the outfitting of a bush buggy with water tanks. This vehicle will be able to access hills and cou-

15 years service. Kerry Morgan, Leigh Somers, and Jeremy Kranzler are also Captains, and Tom Stern is Medical Officer. Other fire-fighters include Marty Metzger, Jordan Reed, Justin Somers, Jeff Somers, Tyson Boutin, Markus Goodhope, Dan Clow, Dustin Furst, Mitch Goldamer, Mike Still, and the newest recruits - Adam Harpell and Sheila Kranzler.

Since January of 2010 Carbon has responded

For six years now, the third weekend in March has become one of the biggest fundraising eve-nings for Carbon. It is their comedy night, dinner, and dance. The evening can bring in $15,000 or more, and has been as high as $20,000. They use the dollars for train-ing equipment, jaws of life, coveralls, and most recently (since May 2010) for the purchase and outfitting of a com-mand vehicle. This

lees within the Carbon area that can be treach-erous or impassible for other fire vehicles. It will help grass fires in these areas be less intimidat-ing.

Carbon Fire Department Year in Review

We wish to Thank the Volunteer Firefi ghters who served on the Carbon Fire

Department.

Carbon Fire Department


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Alberta Fire FactsFires in Alberta: During

the 10-year period 1998-2007, the annual number of fires reported to the Fire Commissioner averaged 5,890.

The numbers of all fire related deaths and fire injuries have fluctuated between 20-51 (average 32) and 212-429 (average 317), respectively.

From a total of 5,296 fires during 2007, there were 3,093 structural fires (58 per cent); 1,635 vehicle fires (31 per cent) and 567 outdoor fires (11 per cent).

There was an average of 15 destructive fires per day in Alberta in 2007. Direct property losses from fires cost approximate-ly $894,000 per day and $62,000 per fire.Home Fires

In 2007, 33 per cent of all fires in Alberta occurred in homes. Home fires accounted for 74 per cent of all fire deaths, 57 per cent of all fire injuries and 48 per cent of all property losses from fires.

Most Alberta home fires started in kitchens (20 per cent), bedrooms (9 per cent), living rooms (7 per cent), and exterior walls (6 per cent).

Most home fires start in the kitchen due to unat-tended cooking.

Other common areas that fires start are bedrooms,

living rooms, exterior walls, laundry areas and heating equipment rooms.Fire Causes

Careless smoking is the number one cause of home fire deaths.

Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fire injuries.Fire Deaths

Seniors have the highest risk of dying in a home fire in Alberta.

Smoke inhalation is the number one cause of death in home fires.

Most fire deaths occur when people are asleep at

the time of fire.Arson

One in every four fires in Alberta is deliberately set by arsonists or vandals. Arson or set fires are the number one cause of fires in Alberta.

For more information on fire safety in Alberta, contact your municipal-ity’s fire or emergency ser-vice or Alberta Emergency Management Agency at 780-422-9000 (dial 310-0000 for toll-free access outside Edmonton), or visit www.aema.alberta.ca and click on the Public Education & Awareness tab.

Linden and Carbon Emergency vehicles dispatchedto a three vehicle collision east of Acme

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The Mayor, Council and Staff of the

VILLAGE OF LINDEN

MAIN ST., LINDENPH: 546-3866

SMORGASBORDEvenings Fri. - Sun.

5 PM - 8 PMHours:

Monday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.Tues. - Sun., 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Merv & Connie Rieger

Linden Fire & Rescue has 28 members in its depart-ment, with Earl Reimer at this time, their longest serv-ing volunteer, with 27 years.

In years of service he is followed by Dalin Reimer and Mike Ratzlaff, both

of whom are at or nearing the 20 year mark. Jeremy Regehr is Fire Chief with Robin Boese as his Deputy, and Captains include Jon Baerg, Mike Markman, Gene Isaac, and Gene Reimer. Other members

Regehr, Bob Schartner, Jeff Schartner, Darin Wiebe, Randy Williams, Trevor Toews, and James Thiessen.

In 2009, Linden responded to 86 various calls, a higher than usual number. Since January of

on the Rescue team include Karl Klassen, Kevin Klassen, Shawn Klassen, Eldo Toews, Sid Toews, and Stan Wiebe. Firefighters include Lester Barkman, Tyler Boese, Ken Jantz, Brian Klassen, Tristan Klassen, Justin Regehr, Scott

2010, Linden has had 44 calls to date, and under-standably, with the high number of rainy days this past season, few of those calls have been for grass fires. In 2009 the depart-ment responded to nine

grass fires, while in 2010, so far it has been only three. The biggest share of Linden’s calls are for motor vehicle crashes, which this year has so far numberfed 15.

(Linden - Page 10)

Linden Fire & Rescue Year in Review

extend their thanks for thededication of all the members

of the Linden Fire Department!

Linden Fire and Rescue


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Tel: (403) 443-7120Fax: (403) 443-7121

(Continued from Page 9) In all of 2009 there were

20. Structure fires in 2010, including reports of smoke, number about nine. There has

been a vehicle fire, four false alarms, one missing person, and over 10 medical assist calls.

A very big highlight of this

donations during their fund-raising events to help pay for extra upgrades on the tanker. The cab has seating for six fire-fighters, has front and side air bags, and at 515 horsepower (hp), it has lots of power to get up hills and sustain a signifi-cant cruising speed in spite of its heavy load. Tankers usually have between 300 to 400 hp.

One area that the Chief

past year would have to be the late summer arrival of the new 3000 gallon tanker paid for by Kneehill County. The fire-men also received some major

feels there could be improve-ment on is with tighter controls for response areas with neigh-bouring Counties. Highway 9 and 21 intersection is one example in which confusion reigns with regard to (Calgary) E911 often dispatching the emergency departments from a neighboring County, even though Alberta Transportation clearly lists it as an area belong-

ing to Kneehill. The Chief feels that because revenue does come back to the County of the responding emergency department, then areas within this County, as they are in other Counties, should not be encroached upon, and more effort should be expended to tidy this up. “In the course of a year, this revenue could add up to a significant sum.”

Linden Fire & Rescue Year in Review

THANK YOUFIREFIGHTERS!

Your continued dedicationto the safety of others is commendable.

Richard Marz, M.L.A.Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills

Constituency Office403-556-3132

email: [email protected]: marz.mypcmla.ca

by Debi MoonKneehill County Reeve,

Carol Calhoun, Linden Fire Chief, Jeremy Regehr, and Regional Fire Coordinator, Niall Sharpe officially wel-comed Linden’s new tanker into the fold.

The tanker holds 3000 gal-lons of water and pumps at 1000 gallons per minute. It is the first custom cab for this region, and seats six firefight-

ers. Both, the County with its major monetary contribution, and the volunteer firefighters through their own fundraising efforts, have a lot to be proud of. It boasts 515 horsepower (where usual hp is around 300 or 400), and the pump con-trols are incorporated into the unit, just behind the cab. “This is becoming a standard feature for rural fire trucks as we don’t have the luxury of being able

to afford or house multiple trucks. One of our trucks has to perform the role of many.” Older trucks are sold off while one is always held back as a spare and for training pur-poses.

Kneehill County’s next truck on the list is a tanker for Trochu, coming due next year. “I think there is a three-year gap after that,” said Niall.

New tanker truckwelcomed to Linden

Linden Fire Department contain blaze at Lone Pine

Niall Sharp (l), Reeve Carol Calhoun and Linden Fire Chief Jeremy Regehr pose with Linden’s new tanker

Pictured above are individuals representing presentations of large cash donationsincluding Encana reps Larry Marshall and Aaron Smith, Earl Jeninga of Kneehill Soil Services Ltd., Murray Regehr of Courtney-Berg Industries Ltd. and Linden Mayor Annon

Hovde on behalf of the Village of Linden. These donations totalled $40,000.00.


A Big Thank You to theVolunteer Firefighters of Acme!

Snips Hairstyling128 Main St., Acme

PO Box 557Carmel Letkemann

Bus: 403-546-0006

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(403) 546-4360117 Central Avenue, Linden

Hours:9 am - 9 pm, 6 days a week

Acme Fire Department has active yearAcme Fire Department

has had an active year, dealing with six fires,

investigations.The 19 member force

consists of Fire Chief

Tim Brown, Captains Sue Schmidt, Chester Reimer and Dan Balderson.

22 medical assists, four motor vehicle crashes, four mutual aids and five

John Schmidt, Deputy Chief Rob Schmidt, Assistant Deputy Chief

Keith Thiessen is the

Fire Department’s Safety

Officer. Additional

Firefighters include Mark

Bartel, Jon Shandro,

Robbie Scott, Wyckley

Snyder, Brian Fradgley,

Darren Meek, Kristin

Smith, Justin Huddle, Al

Kostrosky, Jim Northcott,

Jerry Wittstock and

Vance McDonald.

Sprinklers save livesWhen home fire

sprinklers are present,

the chances of dying

in a fire are reduced

by more than one-half

and the average prop-

mately a two-thirds

reduction in death

rate per 1000 fires if

sprinklers are added to

dwellings.

• There is no record

erty loss per fire is cut

by one-third to two-

thirds, compared to

fires where sprinklers

are not present.

• There is approxi-

of a fire killing three

or more people in a

completely sprinklered

building where the

system was properly

operating, except in an

explosion or flash-fire

or where civilians or

firefighters were killed

while engaged in fire

suppression opera-

tions.

Acme Fire Department


THE REEVE, COUNCIL& STAFF of

KNEEHILL COUNTYwish to thank all the Volunteer Firefi ghters in Kneehill County for their dedication and service to keeping the residents of Kneehill County safe.

Three Hills PharmacyTHREE HILLS

443-5551

Cell: (403) 443-9333Res: (403) 443-2880

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PH: (403) 443-3620

Whether you are a visitor or from the neighbourhood, Nilgiris is a tea house to call home.

910 Main Street Three Hills, Alberta

403-443-7547 [email protected]

Hours of operation are:Saturdays 10 - 10Sundays 3 - 10 (Sunday Dinner starts at 5 p.m.)

Reservations welcome but not necessary.Available for special events during the week.

The Management and Staff ofThree Hills Pharmacy would like

to thank our Volunteer Firefi ghtersfor there many hours of dedication

Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live WithThe sound of a smoke

alarm can mean the dif-ference between life and death and research shows that working smoke alarms

that many homes have smoke alarms that aren’t working or maintained, usually because of miss-ing, disconnected or dead batteries. Many homes in Alberta do not have smoke alarms or enough smoke alarms. Many alarms are too old or not working.

A working smoke alarm will beep when smoke is present or when the test button is pressed. It has a power source (battery or household electric cir-cuit) and openings to let smoke in (not plugged by dust, cobwebs or paint). Electronic components are able to sense smoke and sound the alarm.

The fire service rec-ommends that working smoke alarms are located in every home, on every level (including the base-ment), outside each sleep-ing area and inside each bedroom. Smoke alarms 10 years old or older, need to be replaced.

Fire Prevention Week provides an opportunity to re-educate people about the importance of smoke alarms and their new fea-tures (hush button fea-ture, for example) and new options for installation and maintenance.

Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button, and make sure everyone in your home

combining both ionization and photoelectric sensors. Experts agree that inter-connected smoke alarms offer the best protection; when one alarm is trig-gered, all arms in the home sound. It makes a family’s response quicker. There are also easy to install wire-less interconnected smoke alarms. Newer model battery-operated smoke alarms, with 10-year lithium batteries, do not require the annual battery replacement. However, they must be tested once a month to ensure they

cut the chances of dying in a fire in half.

Data from the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) shows

knows its sound.If an alarm “chirps,”

warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.

Replace all smoke alarms, including alarms that use 10-year batteries and hard-wired alarms if they do not respond prop-erly when tested.

Never remove or disable a smoke alarm.

There are two types of home smoke alarms depending on how they sense smoke, ionization and photoelectric. Newer models have dual sensors

are in working condition. Specially designed smoke alarms for the hearing and visually impaired are also available.

Even with properly installed smoke alarms, homeowners must be ready to take advantage of their lifesaving potential. Everyone needs a plan to evacuate their home in case the alarm activates. They need unobstructed exits and they need to have the physical and mental capac-ity to carry out their evacu-ation plans.

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Exemplary serviceTrochu Fire Department Captain Alan Adam (l) and Deputy Fire Chief Richard Hoppins (r) received the Alberta Exemplary Service Award.

Linden and District Fire and Rescue held a practice burn on June 29

12 year pinJane Allan of the Acme Fire Department, receives her 12 year pin from Deputy Chief Rob Schmidt (l) and Chief John Schmidt (r).


Elnora Fire DepartmentBack Row left to right: Randy Watson, Irv Peterson, Ben Fode, Iain Hughes, Larry Neville, Dave Norman, Bill Dahl Front Row left to right: Gwen Craig, Bill Warren, Deputy Chief Kerry Cheshire, Chief Glenn Craig, Deputy Chief Steve Pennock, Henry Momot. Missing: Dale Brown, Curtis Mose, Amanda Chesney, Bradley Graham, Jamie Wood, Junior Fire Fighter Ashlee Brown.

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Heating your home safelyDeaths and injuries from

the careless use and improper installation of heating units can be prevented! Here are some basic rules which will help you avoid the anguish of personal injury or prop-erty loss.

- Ask a heating expert to help you choose the safest, most efficient and economi-cal unit for your home.

- Don’t try install your own heating system. Leave

it to a qualified technician. - When buying a new

home ask a specialist to inspect the heating system. Purchasing a new furnace and installing new wiring is expensive.

Solid Fuel: A solid fuel heating system uses wood, coal or fuel pellets. Don’t choose a unit that is too large for our needs. Select a heating unit that is appro-priate to the size of the

floor space you want to heat. The unit should be properly positioned, according to the manufacturer s specifications for correct clearance. Install your unit close to a chimney.

Electric heating includes baseboard, portable and forced-air systems. Curtains should not hang over an electric baseboard heater. Electric portable heaters are designed to be used to sup-plement your main heating source. They are intend-ed for smaller floor spac-es. Units must be properly maintained. Frayed cords and loose plugs can cause fires. Never remove the third prong on a three-prong plug or bend it back to use a two-prong outlet. The third prong is a necessary ground for the appliance or heater. Never use extension cords to run electric heaters or any major appliance.

Liquid Fuel - Liquid fuels include oil, wasted oil and

kerosene. Oil fuel heaters such as oil furnaces and oil-fired space heaters pose cer-tain hazards which can be avoided. Fuel must be stored in an approved container or tank. Regular servicing

by a qualified technician is necessary for the efficient and safe operation of your furnace. Ventilation systems for oil-fuelled units must be inspected frequent-ly. Waste oil heaters are

designed for use in commer-cial buildings and should not be installed in a residence. Kerosene heaters must be supervised at all times. They are dangerous to children and pets.

Three Hills Battle of the Axes

Acme Fire Department and Linden Fire and Rescueattend scene of T-Bone collision near Acme


Torrington Fire DepartmentMembers of the Torrington Fire Department are, Retired Fire Chief Garnet Bauer, Fire Chief Michael Bauer, Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Miller, Captain Jeffry Bauer, Captain Ron Schultz (Jr.), and Firefi ghters Tom Adamson, Wayne Albrecht, Scott Bauer, Trevor Bauer, Derek Benedict, Tom Kohler, Brent Leischner, Brian Leischner, Dan Martin (Lt), Stan Martin, Broghan Nye, Howard Vickerman, Rhonda Wasylowich, Allan Weimer, Owen Zarazun, Niall Sharpe (staff, FPO/SCO) and R.M. Butch Davy (vol, FPO/SCO).

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Imagine awakening from your sleep to hear your smoke alarm beeping. You are groggy, confused and scared. This is a time when many people panic and end up making serious, some-times fatal, mistakes.

Make sure that everyone in your home knows exactly what to do when a fire breaks out. A good escape plan, that your family has practiced, will help you manage the

er door or window).- Test doors before open-

ing them: Feel the door and look for smoke emitting around the door frame; if the door is not hot and no smoke is emitting, open it slowly. Be prepared to slam it shut if heat or smoke rush-es in. If the door is hot or emitting smoke, use another exit.

- If you must escape through smoke, get low and

- Choose a family meet-ing spot outside the home. It can be as simple as meet-ing under a neighbour’s tree or next to the mail box.

- Practice, practice, prac-tice. If your family has rehearsed its fire escape plan regularly, they will know exactly what to do if a real fire breaks out.

When you are making your escape plan, do not assume young children will

situation while remaining staying calm and safe.

- Get out quickly. You may have only three min-utes or less before the toxic smoke overtakes you (please visit: www.3minutedrill.alberta.ca)

- Teach children to never hide in closets or under beds.

- Have two exits in every room. If heat or smoke blocks the one exit then use the alternative (often anoth-

travel under the smoke to the nearest exit. Smoke rises, leaving cooler and cleaner air below.

- Parents should know the limitations of young children, the elderly or dis-abled when planning their fire escape plan.

- If you live in an apart-ment building and the smoke alarm goes off, only use the stairs. Never use the elevator.

be woken by a smoke alarm. According to recent research, children under the age of nine experience the deepest sleep of all groups studied. Children under five make up about seven per cent of the population, but account for 12 per cent of home fire deaths, twice that of the gen-eral population. It is impor-tant to designate someone to assist them in the event of a fire.

Plan your escape ahead of time

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Senior Fire Safety Tips The two leading causes of

fire deaths and injuries among seniors are smoking materials and the misuse of portable space heaters.Tips to Remember:

- Smokers should have a designated area away from upholstered materials, such as the kitchen table.

- Never smoke in bed while reading - it is too easy to fall asleep and print materials are highly flammable. Sleep with the bedroom door closed in order to provide more time to escape if a fire occurs. Keep space heaters well-ventilated and at least three feet away from flammable materials. Unplug space heaters when not in use. Extension cords are for temporary use only and should not be used with a space heater or electric blan-ket. Never run electrical cords under a carpet or rug.

Smoke Alarms can save

your life! Smoke alarms are inexpensive and easy to install. Ensure there is a working smoke alarm on every floor of the home and outside every sleeping area. Have a friend or relative test your smoke alarm while you are asleep to ensure you can hear it. Once a month, test the battery by pushing the test button and drift smoke from a snuffed-out candle into the alarm. Once a year, change the battery. To clean the smoke alarm, open the cover and gently vacuum the unit with a soft brush attachment. Replace smoke alarms if they are more than 10 years old.

Fire Escape Planning saves lives: Develop and practice a fire escape plan. Be sure to include all hallways and stairs. Know: (1) two ways out of every room (2) how to escape from all levels of your home. Ensure all doors and windows

can be unlocked or opened.In case of fire - GET OUT

AND STAY OUT – never go back into a burning building. Crawl low near the floor to the nearest exit maintaining contact with the wall. Test the door by feeling it with the back of your hand. If it is hot, do not open. Use an alterna-tive route. If the door and knob are cool, stay low with your shoulder against the door while opening slowly. Be ready to close the door if smoke and heat rush in. If trapped, put as many closed doors as possible between you and the fire, and seal all cracks in doors and windows with towels or bed-ding. If your clothing catches fire, stop where you are, drop gently to the ground and cover your face with your hands while rolling back-and-forth to put out the flames. Cool minor burns with cold water.

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Three Hills Fire & Rescue work to put out a mobile home fi re on Wednesday, August 18

Acme Fire Department and Linden Fire and Rescueextract a male occupant from a two vehicle collision north of Acme

Arson suspected in late night barn fi re. Acme Fire Department responds with Linden Fire and Rescue

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