The Citizen, 1989-10-11, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1989. PAGE 13.
Twelve tips to help prevent fires in your home or farm
Make sure the stuffing and clothes on
children’s toys are fire resistant.
This tip sponsored by
. H... Village of Brussels and
Brussels P.U.C
Never smoke near a combustible liquid.
This tip sponsored by
| Blyth & District Fire Dept
™ 523-4211
Do not run extension cords under mats or rugs to
operate TVs, lamps, etc. Extension cords should only
i;; be used for emergency use only.
This tip sponsored by
» Manning's Building Supplies
Blyth - 523-9305
Use the proper size of fuse and do not overload circuits.
This tip sponsored by
CJ Walsh's Corner Cafe
W S Blyth - 523-4793
Do not use a kerosene heater in a tightly enclosed room.
This tip sponsored by
Cardiff & Mulvey Real Estate
& Insurance Ltd.
Brussels -- 887-6100
Yes we sell, refill & maintain fire extinguishers.
Store wood ashes only in a metal container.
This tip sponsored by
Rowe Fuels
Seaforth - 527-1117
1-800-265-5505
Wood stoves should be installed properly, with proper
chimney and thimbles going through ceilings and roof.
Z HI 4 t'P sponsored by
Brussels fire Dept
887-6161
Do not wash parts in gasoline when overhauling
machinery.
/faj E tip sponsored by
I Elliott Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Blyth - 523-4481 or 523-4251
Clean pipes and chimney on wood burning heating
;_ _ equipment at least once every three weeks during
1____ heatinq system.
This t'P sponsored by
Village of Blyth and
Blyth P.U.C
If you have a fire of any kind, get everyone out of the
i building and call the fire department.
This tip sponsored by
Sparling's Propane Co. Ltd.
Blyth - 523-4256
Check smoke detectors monthly to make sure batteries
are still working.
Ma _ This tip sponsored by
Paul Josling Custom Building
Above all, do not smoke in bed.
This tip sponsored bv
Maitland Valley
Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Brussels - 887-6663