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Canada's fire chiefs
alarmed by home fire safety practices
(NC)-Most Canadians believe they are prepared for a home
fire, but a recent study reveals many are still failing to take some basic
recommended precautions.
A national study commissioned by Duracell and the Canadian
Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) finds that 85 per cent of Canadians
consider themselves prepared for a fire in the home.
Despite their confidence, the study finds many Canadians are
actually coming up short when it comes to having the basic tools on hand in
case a fire breaks out. Almost one in four don't have a fire extinguisher,
and 41 per cent don't have a fire escape plan in place, both of which are
very important fire safety tools. And although 96 per cent have a smoke
alarm, one third have not checked or replaced the batteries in the past
year. In fact, 18 per cent admitted never having changed the batteries.
"People continue to have a false sense of security when it
comes to home fires," said Mike Eddy, president of the CAFC. "It is alarming
to us that Canadians are not exercising as much caution as they could be to
help ensure their safety."
Duracell and the CAFC urge Canadians to think about their
current home fire safety practices and determine where they can make
improvements. One of the most crucial fire precautions is having a working
smoke alarm, which means checking and replacing the batteries at least once
a year.
Besides re-evaluating their smoke alarms, the CAFC recommends
a home fire escape rehearsal by the entire family once or twice per year. A
staggering 78 per cent of Canadians said they did not practice a home fire
drill in the past year.
Canadians need to play it smart by taking precautions, so
they are prepared to act quickly and save lives.
For more information, please visit
www.duracell.com/firesafety
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