The Township of Essa Fire Department in Ontario, providing service to our community through 60 dedicated volunteers, from two stations
5786 County Rd 21, Utopia, ON
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🚨November 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in Ontario.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless gas that can be deadly. Because you can't see, smell, or taste it, a working carbon monoxide alarm is your family's first line of defence‼️
⏰ Fall Back, Check Your Alarms! 🚒
Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1 when Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. in Ontario. It's the perfect reminder to test and maintain the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in your home!
🚨 Test Your Smoke Alarm Day 🚨
A working smoke alarm can provide the early warning needed to escape a fire safely. Take a few minutes today to test every smoke alarm in your home and make sure they are working properly!
🚒 Join Us for Our Fire Department Open House! 🚒
Come out and visit Essa Fire Station 2 on Sunday, October 4th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
🎓🏠 Moving away from home?
Stay safe by: ✅ Testing smoke alarms ✅ Keeping exits clear ✅ Practicing an escape plan ✅ Never leaving cooking unattended
Small actions save lives. 🔥
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🥘👨🍳Did you know that most home fires start in the kitchen?
When cooking, it's important to stay alert and never leave food unattended. If you're frying, grilling, or boiling, remain in the kitchen and keep a close eye on what you're cooking.
✅ Use only legal fireworks
✅ Follow all local by-laws and regulations
✅ Keep a water source nearby at all times
✅ Never discharge fireworks near people, buildings, or combustibles For regulations and safety requirements, please refer to Township of Essa By-law 2020-59.
✔️Install working smoke alarms and CO alarms
✔️Check propane connections on BBQs and appliances before use.
✔️Keep campfires small, supervised, and fully out before bed.
✔️Never leave cooking unattended even on outdoor burners.
✔️Know your location or lot number.
‼️If a power outage occurs:
✔️Use flashlights or battery-powered lighting
✔️Avoid using candles whenever possible to reduce fire risk
✔️Operate generators outdoors only, a safe distance from any structure, windows, and doors
✔️Never use generators inside an enclosed space
Build Your 72‑Hour Emergency Kit
Include water, food, medications, flashlights, chargers, and small amount of cash and important documents. Emergencies can happen at any time!
✅ Inspect hoses and connections for damage
✅ Check for leaks with soapy water
✅ Keep BBQs away from buildings and overhangs
✅ BBQ outdoors only — never indoors or on balconies
✅ Clean grease buildup to prevent flare‑ups
✅ Never leave a lit BBQ unattended
Enbridge Gas Ontario partnered with the Township of Essa Fire Department to help reduce fire‑ and carbon monoxide‑related deaths through Safe Community Project Zero.
Clocks will spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time, as daylight saving time begins. This means that the time will jump from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.,This is a great time to switch out your smoke alarm batteries and test them!
