Be fire safe this Halloween
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Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service provides tips for trick-or-treating
The only fright you should have on Halloween is from spooky
costumes and scary movies – not from a fire.
When getting ready for
Halloween tonight, whether going out or staying in, Vaughan Fire and Rescue
Service is providing safety tips to keep everyone safe while having fun!
- Choose safer alternatives like battery-operated candles, flashlights and glow sticks instead of candles to light up your jack-o’-lantern and other Halloween decorations. If you must use candles, never leave them unattended and keep them well away from children, pets and anything that can burn.
- Purchase Halloween costumes (including wigs and props) labelled flame-resistant or flame-retardant. If you’re making props or outfits, choose materials that won’t easily ignite and avoid billowing or long trailing features.
- Keep exits clear of decorations to ensure nothing blocks your escape routes in the event of a fire.
- Make sure children know to “stop, drop and roll” if their clothing does catch fire – stop immediately, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands and roll over and over to extinguish flames.
- Remember, extension cords are for temporary use only. Use the right one for the job – there are special extension cords for outdoor use.
- Never overload electrical outlets by plugging in too many plugs – use an approved power bar.
- Test your smoke alarms to make sure they work. This is also a great time to install new batteries.
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