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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-10-07, Page 16Be prepared for flare-ups and enjoy a carefree summer. Shows pressure and recharge time at a glance. Has non- clog valve and wall-mount bracket. 5 BC rating. , .5 • • • • • • • • '• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 1111111111111111% 4011111111111111111111 ° '1 • WEN Electric P encil Engraver Inscribes on anything from glass to steel! Carbide-tipped with Stroke adjustment for easy engraving on different surfaces. Hi- impact plastic housing, About 6" long. efte,A01.004i,A0gWil. 521. i54.•• 52'7.1877 '145.2244 5/3.9390 524.7051 "5214817 40'147534 402,4503 cormoffin TIRE lk isloggsgoslOVINOP:,m3,f.311404 I I. • . I • 1411,,!;..*.t.HE:H.1,180WiXPO IMF( 10.0*0 1970 MV• 68% of fires occur in homes ••••••• OOOOOO • • • O. • • • • • S. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM IRE • • 0 • • • • • • • OOOOO •. OOOOOO OOOOOOOOO • OOOOOOOO ••• !m Soe steps for • • Don't pile up reasons for fire to start.Clean u-p• your- attic now, Also check tO see if you have proper fire insurance; if there's doubt, come see us today. fire prevention Seaforth Insurance 'Agency Limited . PHONE 527-1610 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO r. • • • • • • • • • • • • Kenneth J. Cardno • If fire strikes call 527-1100 FIRE IS SO FINAL 6s6 More than 700 Canadians will die from fire in 1976 and 9 out of 10 of these will be the result of fires in the home. This is -the —grim. message emphasized during Fire Prevention Week. The estimate may be conserva- tive. The latest available figures point up a five-year average of 770 fire deaths, with 1974 reach- ing an all time high when the death. toll was .920. There will be more than 70,000 fires in Canada in 1976 and about 68 per cent of these will occur in someone's home. The chances are that some member of your family will experience one serious fire in this generation. The kitchen is by far the most dangerous area, but the incidence of fire in bedrooms and base- ments or lockers'is high. Most are caused by careTessnes' or lack of knowledge as to proper fire prevention procedures. Dwelling occupants can increase their chances of fire safety by learning goo d common sense fire prevention habits and of life expectancy by knowing in advance the procedures to follow in case of fire. Fire 'strikes fast and the first few minutes, even seconds, are important. This is the reason fire fighters suggest the inhome use of smoke detectors. The saving of lives is the first concern of fire fighters, hence the stress on escape plans, fire yearning devices and the like. But fire prevention programs are essentially set up to do what the nariie ithplies, • minimize fire hazaids ,by teaching good fire safety practices and building a broader awareness of the perils of fire. The_aim is to help people help themselves, btrt there is a real public, respen-sibility involved. Fire services can help . make the borne a safer place, but only the hoMeowner ..and his family can keep it safe. Here's how: Use care with matches and cigarettes, and have plenty of ashtrays in every room of the house. Use big ashtrays made of metal or glass, and after smokirtg a cigarette, be sure to put it out. Also be sure all sparks in an ashday are out before you empty it, and empty ashtrays often. Never smoke in bed. You can never tell when you may doze off. Keep' matches out of reach of small children. And never, never leave small children alone at home even for a minute. Too many fatalities among small children _occur when mother left them unattended with the idea that she would be away "for a few minutes." Of total fire deaths, 38 'per cent arc innocent and defenceless children. ' The second largest cause 'of fire is misuse of electrical equipment. You can minimize this fire hazard in your home by keeping appliances, lamps, extension cords and sockets in good repair. Avoid use of multiple outlet plugs. If you . have too many appliances on a single circuit, you can easily blow a fuse or cause a fire if the overloaded wires become hot. Nov that the long winter heating season is about to start, have the heating unit checked by a qualified serviceman. This task, in fact, should lave. been done during summer. But a complete fall cleanup project can make it even safer. Clean out your attic and throw . away .theAccurnulation of thingS for which you will never find a use. Throw out old papers and containers that have accumulated during summic In the kitchen, check the cooking unit and make it point to clean accum4ations of grease in the broiler or over regularly. Throw out all trash in the basement, and keep combustibles away from the heating •unit. ELECTRICAL FUSES — Use 15 ampere fuse for ordinary circuits. Never plug bloWn fuses with pennies nor replace with oversize fuses. Keep extra • fuses on hand. CHARCOAL BARBECUES — Do not use in confined areas or buildings. ALWAYS 'USE CAUTION/ WHEN STARTING. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES — Check cords regularly . Replace if breaks or fraying appear. ELECTRIC IRONS — Always disconnect before leaving them. (":. A C TUBING Replace with rigid pipe. GAS PLATES Protect Underneath with asbestos covered with metal. OIL BURNERS — Use , only equipment that has been approved by the Underwriters' Laboratory Inc. or the Canadian St andards Association. Look for the approval label. OPEN LIGHTS, LAMP& — Do not have near curtains or com- bustible material. OIL MOPS, OILY RAGS — Keep mop 'in closed .metal can. Destroy rags. They ignite spon- taneously.. DECORATIONS — Do not place flimsy or combustible decora- tions over electric light globes or near open lights or 'heaters. REMEMBER — • A careful person seldom has a fire; a clean orderly place seldom burns. The above recommendations are based 'on fire department records showing the most frequent causes of fires. Your local Fire Chief will appreciate your co-operation in the obser• vance of these recommen- dations,. INSTALL IN VANS mann TIRE INSTALL IN BOATS Think About FIRE - - - wherever You Are • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • •• • • • Donald G.. Eaton .e. • SIRE Suppose It went Up in Flames . • . Be Careful Be wise . . . inspect your home today! And make sure you're' fully insured. Insurance won't prevent fires, but it will prevent total loss. For the up-to-date fire coverage, you need . . . see one of our agents today. 44X thi- sx1;,‘ isEP 41 MISF0 141,4 1..7&41tr ) '1? 4•0 ne` 1 AA. La. approved dry type, fire multi PiguhrP°terse. 2595 Wall-bracket. BB, Non-toxic, UL approv- ed, dry type, 1 95 Easy to use. Wall-bracket, sprays up to 10-ft, 18-oz fill; bracket. I 'FULL COVERAGE Farm and Urban Properties . Fire, Windstorm, Liability, Theft Various Floater Coverages • Homeowner's, Tenant's Package, Composite Dwelling McK1LLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY I 11 t's our 100th Annivers9ry 1 876.1976 THINK FIRE SAFETY HEAD OFFICE: 10 MAIN ST., SEAFORTI4, ONT Mrs. Margaret Sharp, Sec Trees . Ph 52710100. Directors and Adjusters Jtobi.nrchihnid.R,R,4, Sonforth Ken ( arnoch an, Se•froth erp Godhln, R.R.lf 1, Walton Ros Leonhardt, [tit 1, Romh61"1 John 544.14Ing, Ills Or 5tanlo MrIftwaln, ff•R•2• th'ir4riefT Donald Mcli ember. ft, R. f Win, Pepper, Brut:Obeid J ,N,Trewartha.iflA lrfirr ..101 'Ad•ENTS Rio, 1111„1,Sktiforili wt.,. I viper, 11,144 Stets'' vlurrikv t 441,s4selointi • 0 .4 (A.„ v e' $59i OR EN - NE . • .4 .0E.ft•Clolt, If fire struck now, the replace- ment costs could be staggering. Your insurance coverage should be reviewed and updareir-L2-iikin, See us for full protection. .1IM'ETUE • :INSURANCE AGENT " 81„Moirt Street • •.$ 14720 Take time for borne protection 'Ingraham' 24 hr Timer . It 72.4 '' Rely on this 'Guardian unit to help ward off burglars. • Durable molded plastic. Features manual over-ride switch • . and 24-hour dial. Rated at l5-amps(r87 Ts. Complete with 6-ft cord and plug .