The Huron Expositor, 1963-10-03, Page 9PAR CNPATE FOR.
YOUR PR07'E4TIQN
OCTOBER 6th to 12th
Children suffer most by fires in Canada. Of the 5,580 victims of
smoke and flames in the last ten. years, 2,320 were youngsters. In 1962,
their toll was the highest ever -266. And more than half of them were
wiped out in just 43 home fires that took three or more of the family with
them.
Women (1,167) suffered least in the record of fire carelessness, com-
pared with 2,093 men.
Over a billion dollars of property was destroyed in the decade, mak-
ing the rate of Canada's fire losses one of the worst of any country in the
world. One bright spot: in 1962 the estimated per capita loss dropped to
its lowest figure in five years. Nevertheless, last year recorded a sharp
increase in major industrial fires, 16 v. seven in 1961. A major loss fire
is one of a quarter of a million dollars and up. Six times last year, a mil-
lion dollars went up in smoke in single fires.
Fire summary of recent years (excluding forest and federal govern-
ment property losses) :
1962 1961 1960 1959 1958
• Number of fires 84,898 83,706 79,611 84,241 86,919
• Killed 620 556 566 560 532
• Loss ($ millions) 126.1 128.3 129.3 124.6 120.3
• Per Capita $6.72 $7.03 $7.26 $7.06 $7.05
Keep Those Fire Doors Closed
A door is an easily compre-
hended fire prevention illustra-
tion. Open your door in wel-
come if the community fire-
fighter calls to suggest inspec-
tion of fire hazards in your
place. But close your door to
fire.
A closed door is a barrier
against the quick spread of
flames and gases. The chemis-
try of fire: Heat plus fuel plus
air (oxygen) equals fire. Re-
duce air, and fire is checked.
This is why you see a warning
on heavy doors in public build-
ings: Fire Door -Keep Closed.
And it adds sense to the fire-
fighter's suggestion that if you
can possibly do so, keep your
bedroom' door closed (with al-
lowance, of course, for a moth-
er who must be alert to the
night sounds of young children.
If you ever smell smoke and
the door is hot 'to touch, think
twice before opening. The fresh
air you give a fire may produce
an engulfing inferno. Your
predicament may involve a
dreadful choice of action but,
unhappily, such is the chemis-
try of fire.
DO YOUR.. PART!
Don't Overload Your
Wiring System!
. defective electric
wiring . . ."
How many times have you noticed
the above reported as the cause of
serious fires? Have you ever giv-
en any thought as to safety of your
own wiring - in your home, your
office, or your factory?
ELECTRICITY ' IS SAFE AND RELIABLE !
When Proper Observance is Given to These Simple Rules:
1. See that all wiring extensions are carried out by
qualified and experienced wiring contractors,
This insures final check-up by the Wiring In-
spector of the Hydro -Electric Power Commission
of Ontario.
2. Never use fuses larger than 15 amperes on branch
circuits in your house.
3. Don't "plug" fuses by inserting coins behind
them, The fuse serves similarly to the safety
valve of a boiler.
4. Make frequent inspection of flexible cords.
5. Don't hang any electric wireon nails. Don't
tack extension cords to baseoards or walls.
6. Keep electrical heating devices away from combustibles.
7. Keep lamps away from clothing, papers, etc.
8. Never use iron, toaster or lamps as bed warmers.
9. Install convenience outlets to avoid excessive lengths of extension cords.
10. NEVER USE GASOLINE IN YOUR ELECTRIC WASHER!
Preventing Costly
Grass Fires
Means More Care
Grass fire losses in Canada
"ain't hay", if you will kindly
pardon the expression.
Thirty thousand dollars last
year was the out-of-pocket cost
of fighting grass fires in but
one of hundreds of rural dis-
tricts across the country.
At this rate, the direct na-
tional financial burden on the
taxpayers may well run into
boxcar figures.
From a Match To a Nightmare
For the community, citizen
and volunteer firefighter alike,
a grass fire can be a nightmare.
From a . single match or cig-
arette carelessly tossed by a
passing motorist, or a thought-
lessly -left picnic fire, may come
a terrifying wall of flame to
waste crops, buildings and pre-
cious parklands..
Numerous, too, are the cas-
es of people collapsing from
heart strain in their frantic
efforts to beat down the creep-
ing flames with broom, shovel
and wet sacking as they see
their homes threatened.
The trouble with a grass fire
is that no sooner does it ap-
pear to be licked than it can
start up again, fanned by wind
from another quarter.
Violation of These Rules, Resulting in Fire, May Invalidate Your
Fite Insurance Policjt.
We welcome this oppor-
tunity of co-operating in
the observance of Fire
Prevention Week
Bulldozers, Not Shovels
And if it gets into bog, bull-
dozers, not hand shovels, may
be needed.
If you've never experienced
the terror of a grass fire out
of control, you're lucky.
And if you're never the cause
of starting one, the community
will be lucky too.
Remember -grass fire losses
"ain't hay" either in dollars or
in public distress!
PatientsCrowd
Huronview
Patient capacity at Huron -
view is "practically reached,"
county council was told by
Reeve Cliff, Dunbar of Grey,
chairman of the Huronview
Board. ,
"We have in the basement,"
he said, "accommodation for
about 28. The problem now is,
who to put down there, if ap-
proved by the department."
Superintendent Harvey John-
ston stated that at one time in
September the number of resi-
dents was up to 200. Present
total is 120 females and 78
males. There haSe been 52 ad-
missions since the first of the
year, 29 deaths and eight dis-
charges, two of the latter to
the Ontario Hospital.
"There have been fewer
deaths than in previous years,"
Mr. Johnston said. "Perhaps it
is the type of people, but in
June, July and August we had
only one death each month.
"The basement quarters were
originally built for staff use.
Last Thursday the board pass-
ed 10 for admission, and we
have two beds for females and
a few for males. We have to
do something about the accom-
modation. The board has not
decided yet if we are going to
use these rooms. They can be
used for normal care or bed
care. If completely filled, they
will make our capacity about
240 beds, and the department
eels that is enough for any
Man to have charge of."
TIMELY TIPS
Purchase 2/3 to 3/4 of a
pound of chicken per serving,
say Home Economists at Mac-
donald Institute, Guelph. Re-
member too, that some persons
like two servings of meat at a
h e'iif.
A loose "eh" of tail over
the top of a roasting bird will
keep it frolt} burning. Food ex-
perts at Macdo$alil institute,
Guelph, recommend foil rather
than a tight -fitting lid on the
pan.
FIRE SAFETY ,'
C��I��
True False
1. It is safe to smoke in bed, if you have an emit,
ing book to read. '
2. Frayed electric cords are safe, provided they
are well taped,
3. Gasoline can .be safely stored in the basement,
if well contained.
4. If the emergency period does not exceed a day,
it is all right to put a coin in a fuse box.
5. Nedspapers can be safely stored in a damp
basement, if they are not more than a year old.
6. If there are not more than five appliances, it
is safe to put them all on one circuit.
7. If there's water handy, don't worry about be -
able to put out a grease fire in a skillet.
8. If the stove pilot light is more than 10 feet
away, it is safe to use gasoline as a cleaner.
9. If electric cords are put under rugs not get-
ting great wear, they present no hazard.
10. If the wind is blowing away from you, there is
no chance of certain insect sprays exploding
from your lighted cigarette.
11. Stove ashes can be safely put in a wooden box,
if it is sturdy enough.
12. Kerosene can be safely used to quicken a fire,
if it is slowly poured from a good container.
13. Provided that you don't touch clothing, a light-
ed match or candle can be safely used when
looking for something in a closet.
If your answers are all "false", you have done your home-
work. If any of your answers are "true", please study Common
Sense Fire Prevention Rules.
County Council •members!AP
riving for the: September #es-
sion found afranged at the rear
of .the chamber a half 4ozetl dif-
ferent types of surface and un-
derground shelters ronerete,,
metal or sandbag.-.-such.as re-
commended by,, elle provincial
emergency measures. authorities.
These were not subject of dis-
cussion in detail. lit was e0
plained that the new county co-
ordinator, W. Stuart Forbes,
who addressed council briefly,
would have a detailed report
for the November session.
"The co-ordinator is moving
along nicely," reported Reeve
Milton Oesch, of Zurich, chair-
man of the committee, "and do-
ing a good job in the cireum-
stances. This is still more or
less a controversial subject, but
the people 'of Huron are gra-
dually recognizing that this is
something we cannot throw
away."
"I am very happy with the
attitude of the executive com-
mittee," Mr. Forbes told coun-
'cal, "and the people to whom
f have Spoken in the past two .
months, We found the organ,
nation ,udder Mr. MacDonald
was very sood, but the imple-
mnentatioi rather. poor,, for Yarn
bus reasons. We have . Pro,
gressed'to the point where we
have, appointed' most of 'the.-
heads of committees.
"Our budget • is very small,
and makes the work that. much
more difficult, and it will take
that much longer to do, How-
ever, we will do the best We
can.
"Theshelter is a controver-
sial subject --strictly a personal
need, if you feel you should
have it; if not, nobody .can make
yogi put it in. 0 However, this
EMO has been kicked aliolit a
lot, and we neer} your partici-
pation, and if you can help us
in any way we will be glad."
Every week more people dis-
cover what mighty jobs are
accomplished by low cost Ex •
positor Want Ads.
Does Sparky Live in OurTown?
Of course you know the famous SPARKY by
now! You know he is the symbol of .fire pre-
vention and, most likely, you already know
some or all of his rules. But does the spirit of
this nationally famous symbol really live in
our town?
Does each of us know as much as we should
about protecting our homes and families from
fire? Do we cooperate with our Fire Depart-
ment in its fire prevention programs? Are our
children being fully educated to both the uses
and the dangers of fire?
Scientific advances on so many fronts today
stagger our powers of belief. Yet in some ways
we are not keeping pace. We have to be urged
to vote. We have to be urged to visit our doctor
and dentist. We have to be urged to drive
safely. And, yes, we even have to be urged to
learn how to be careful of one of our oldest
tools -fire.
Some good rules to remember are: Don't smoke in bed -Keep matches away from young
children -Don't overload your wiring system -Check electric cords for fraying -Clean out junk
from your attic and basement -Be careful with lighted cigarettes -Learn to use your oil stove
correctly -Watch out for sparking chimneys -Don't use flammable cleaning fluids -Don't use
ordinary extension cords on heaters or irons! Most of all, remember what Sparky says -
DON'T GM FIRE
A PLACE TO START!
IF FIRE SHOULD STRIKE
1. When fire is discovered, even though it
appears to be small, don't delay, but call
the Seaforth telephone operator im-
mediately and ask for 100.
2. Don't panic! Speak slowly and distinct-
ly, giving your name and location. If a
rural fire, give Name, Township, Lot
and C+lticession, location of fire and best
totite from Seaforth.
3. Do not leave the telephone until you
THIS IS WHAT TO DO:
have given all the necessary informa-
tion.
4. If a rural fire, alert your neighbors and
at the. same time request them to bring
water in any container available at the
time. If possible, stress upon the neces-
sity of keeping roads clear for passage
of fire truck.
5. Remember that when the fire truck
arrives at the scene of the fire, the Fire
Chief is in full command.
JOHN F. SCOTT, Fire Chief, Town of Seaforth
KEEP MATCHES�AWAY
FROM YOUNG CHILDREN.
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DON'T GIVE
FIRE
A PLACE
TO STARTI
SEAFORTH PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION