🔥 Fire Safety Friday: Have your furnace inspected and serviced annually by a qualified technician. Clean filters, keep combustibles away from the furnace, and test smoke and CO alarms regularly. 🏠❄️ #FireSafetyFriday #FurnaceSafety #StaySafe

🔋 Fully charged? Time to unplug. Avoid leaving devices charging unattended for extended periods, especially overnight. Unplug chargers when practical, use certified charging equipment, and replace damaged cords. #FPW2026 #GuelphFire #BatterySafety #FirePrevention

🛋️ Soft surface? Hard pass. Charging phones, laptops, gaming devices, or power banks on beds, couches, pillows, or blankets can trap heat and increase the risk of fire. Always charge on a hard, flat surface. #FPW2026 #GuelphFire #BatterySafety #FirePreventionSafety

🔥 Feels hot? Stop using it. If a battery, charger, or device becomes unusually hot, swollen, smokes, sparks, or gives off an unusual odour, stop using it immediately. These can be warning signs of failure and fire risk. #FPW2026 #GuelphFire #BatterySafety #FirePrevention

🔋 For tools and rides, charge outside. E-bike, e-scooter, and power tool batteries can overheat if damaged or charged improperly. Charge outside when possible, follow manufacturer instructions, and replace damaged batteries. #FPW2026 #GuelphFire #BatterySafety #FirePrevention

Low-quality or damaged chargers can overheat, fail, and increase the risk of fire. Use certified chargers, replace frayed cables, and never charge devices under pillows or blankets. 🔌 Small action. Big impact. #FirePreventionWeek #GuelphFire #ElectricalSafety #FPW2026

🚒 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our #FirePreventionWeek2026 Kick-Off Open House! Special thanks to Guelph/Eramosa Township Fire Department and Conestoga Pre-Service Firefighter Program for their support!

25 years later, we remember September 11, 2001. Today, Guelph Fire Department honours the victims, survivors, and first responders, including the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. #NeverForget #91125

🚨 CO is called the Silent Killer for a reason. It has no smell, no colour, and no taste, but a working CO alarm can alert you to danger. ✅ Test your CO alarms monthly ✅ Inspect fuel-burning appliances annually #COSafety #BeatTheSilentKiller #FireSafety #GuelphFire

🔥 Fire Safety Friday 🔥 Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Stay in the kitchen while cooking, keep combustibles away from the stove, and never use water on a grease fire. Stay alert and stay safe! #FireSafetyFriday #CookingSafety #GuelphFireDepartment

Please join us in welcoming Kassandra Matwijszyn to the Guelph Fire Department as our new Manager, Fire Communications! We’re excited to have her join our leadership team and look forward to the experience and passion she brings to the role. Welcome, Kass! 🚒👏

🚨 Test your smoke alarms today! 🚨 Install working smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Test them monthly using the test button. A few minutes of prevention can save lives. #GuelphFire #FireSafety #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives

🚐🔥 Fire doesn’t take a vacation. Before your next camping trip, test smoke & CO alarms in your RV, never leave cooking unattended, and check propane appliances for leaks. A few simple steps can help keep your family safe. #GuelphFire #RVSafety

🔥 #FireSafetyFriday Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires in Ontario. Most cooking fires start when food is left unattended. 👀 Stay in the kitchen while cooking 🍳 Keep a lid nearby 🚫 Never use water on a grease fire Stay alert. Prevent fires. #GuelphFire 🚒🔥🏠

🚨 Did you spot the problem? 👀 This smoke alarm says “Replace in 2023.” If your smoke alarm is more than 10 years old, it may not protect you when seconds count. ✅ Check the date ✅ Test monthly ✅ Replace expired alarms Working smoke alarms save lives. #GuelphFire #FireSafety

🚫🔥 Reminder from Guelph Fire Department: Bon fires and open-air burning are not permitted in Guelph, including in backyards and fire pits. Help keep our community safe and prevent unwanted fires. Violations may result in fines. #GuelphFire #FireSafety #Guelph 🚒🔥

🔥 Fire Safety Friday 🔥 Planning a BBQ this weekend? Keep grills at least 1 metre from anything that can burn, never leave cooking unattended, and check propane connections before use. Safe grilling = safe summer. #FireSafetyFriday #GrillSafety #GuelphFire 🚒🍔

🚒🚨 Sirens On? Make Way. Save Lives. When emergency vehicles approach with lights and sirens, safely move to the right and stop until they pass. Your actions help first responders reach emergencies quickly and safely. #MoveRightForSafety #RoadSafety #GuelphFire 🚒🚑🚓

🚪🌙 Close Before You Doze Closing your bedroom door before bed can slow fire, block smoke, and give your family more time to escape in an emergency. It's a simple habit that could save lives. #CloseBeforeYouDoze #GuelphFireDepartment #FireSafety #FirePrevention #HomeSafety 🚒🔥

🏢🔥 High-Rise Fire Safety Reminder 🚨 Activate the fire alarm by pulling a pull station 📞 Call 9-1-1 from a safe location 🚶 Use the stairs, not elevators ✅ Know at least 2 ways out 🚪 Close doors behind you 👨‍🚒 Once outside, stay out #FireSafety #HighRiseSafety #KnowYourWayOut