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Welcome to Asphodel-Norwood, Ontario, Canada
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Keep fire safety in mind as temperatures drop! January 2009 - As Ontario prepares to be blasted by chilling Arctic temperatures this week, Asphodel – Norwood Fire Department is urging the public to keep fire safety in mind when taking steps to deal with colder winter weather. The winter months traditionally see more fires in Ontario homes related to heating equipment and appliances. People need to pay close attention to potential fire hazards related to the use of fuel-burning appliances, space heaters and even block heaters in their vehicles. “Block heaters should be treated just as any other piece of electrical equipment around the home," explainsChief Pedersen “Cords and connections should be in good repair and caution should be used to ensure circuits are not overloaded.” Important fire safety tips for cold weather include the following:
Asphodel – Norwood Fire Department reminds everyone that the Ontario Fire Code requires smoke alarms to be installed on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Failure to comply with this law can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $100,000. If you require more information about smoke alarms or fire safety, please contact Fire Chief Chuck Pedersen @ 639-5412
******************************************************************************************************************* National Non-Smoking Week official website January 18 to 24, 2009 is National Non-Smoking week. Please click the link above for more details about this program ******************************************************************************************************************* Asphodel-Norwood Open Air Burning By-Law Highlights Emergency Prepardness Checklist Water - store four and a half litres of water per person / per day. Two and a half litres for drinking anf two litres for food preparation / sanitation. Ensure there is at least a three-day supply of water. Change stored water and food supply every six months so it stays fresh. Food - store a minimum three-day supply per person of non-perishable foods: ready to eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables, canned juices, high energy foods (e.g. peanut butter and jelly with crackers, granola bars), vitamins, comfort/stress foods (e.g. chocolate) and a loaf of bread frozen in the freezer to defrost for sandwiches. Remember: keep all items in air-tight plastic bags in an easy to carry container. First Aid Kit - assemble a kit including: sterile gauze pads and bandages in various sizes, surgical tape, scissors, tweezers, moistened towelettes, antisceptic, latex gloves, soap, petroleum jelly, non-prescription drugs such as aspirin, anti-diarrhea medication and antacid. Consult a physician or pharmacist for advice on storing prescription medication. Tools and Supplies - flashlight and extra batteries, battery operated radio, cash, traveller's cheques, change, non-electric can opener, utility knife, compass, signal flare, pencils, paper, paper plates and plasticware, spare car and house keys and rain ponchos. Always have a telephone that doesn't require electricity to function (most cordless and multi-feature phones will not work in a power outage). Contact list of important numbers, updated regularly to include loved ones and medical professionals. Sanitation - toilet paper, soap, liquid detergent, clothing, bedding, plastic bucket with tight lid ( this can servce as a waste receptacle if required), plastic garbage bags, sealable plastic bags and disinfectant. Special Needs - be sure to include items for family members with special needs such as infants, elderly or disabled persons. Keep important family documents in waterproof, portable containers (e.g. birth certificates, recent photos, health card numbers, passports and insurance policies). Have an ample supply of pet food and litter on hand. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Township of Asphodel - Norwood Fire Departments Mission Statement "It shall be the goal of the department to utilize its resources to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants and the environment from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies or exposure to dangerous conditions created by man or nature; first to the corporation, second to those municipalities requiring assistance through the authorized emergency fire service plan (mutual aid) and third to those municipalities which are provided fire protection services by the department under an authorized agreement." I In order to accomplish this goal the department was mandated to "Provide a range of programs including but not limited to the following." Station #1 is located at 27 Alma Street in Norwood and its equipment and apparatus include Rescue #1, Pumper #1 and Tanker #1. This station houses the department's training and administrative offices. Station #2 is located in Westwood and its euipment and apparatus include Rescue #2, Pumper #2 and Tanker #2. All department members are alerted to emergencies through an integrated paging system. The system is capable of alerting specific portions or the total personnel from either or both stations, depending on the alarm type. Approximately 25% of our total call volume requires a joint response of certain equipment form both stations. All Firefighters are trained and certified in Advanced First Aid and C.P.R. The department has also become involved in providing defibrillation services to enhance our capabilities in serving our community. The Firefighters train three times each month to ensure all members are ready to respond to any type of call they may receive. The Firefighters provide Public Education and Fire Prevention to the community by visiting local schools and groups.
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