Act Like a Well-Informed Citizen
Do you have an evacuation plan?
Our evacuation plan is done!
In case of a fire, once the smoke detector has warned you, you have little time to evacuate. Preparing an evacuation plan and evacuation drills can save your life and the lives of loved-ones!
Did you know that…
- Most fire-related deaths occur at night when we sleep?
- It can take less than 3 minutes for smoke to engulf your home?
- Smoke is responsible for 80% of fire-related deaths?/li>
- The only way to be warned in time is through a smoke detector that is operational at all times?/li>
Prepare an evacuation plan
- Indicate all possible exit paths, at least two per room.
- Remember that the main entrance, the one that you use every day, might not be accessible because of the fire and smoke. Anticipate an alternate exit.
- Designate a meeting point, ideally in front of the house, and make sure that all family members know where to meet.
Put your plan into practice regularly
- Plan an evacuation drill at least once a year.
- Take advantage of this exercise to modify your plan as needed.
- Time the exercise! Try to improve your evacuation time at each evacuation drill.
The experience of the Bédard-Agusto family
In a suburban bungalow, the Bédard-Agusto family must come together to face the daily challenges. In this animated film, see how the youngest daughter presents the evacuation plan for the family.
A smoke detector… to be warned on time!
In case of a fire, a citizen warned on time doubles his/her chances of survival. Verify regularly that your smoke detectors work properly.
Remember …
- to verify your smoke detectors, either battery-operated or electric, each month
- to replace your detectors every ten years or according to the instructions of the manufacturer
Get more information on how to choose, install, maintain and verify your smoke detectors
Want to know more?
A magnetic button to remind you to verify your detectors
Get one from your local fire department and place it visibly on your refrigerator. With a marker, note, for each month, the date of the next verification of your devices and the year they will need to be replaced.
For each month, use a marker to write the next verification date and the year of replacement.
Acting like a well-informed citizen, through prevention!
Prevention tips to act like a well-informed citizen
See our fire prevention tips to act like a well-informed citizen. The following issues are addressed: smoke detectors, wood heating and other auxiliary heating means, moving, cooking fires, carbon monoxide, the evacuation plan, the holidays and dangerous household products.
Children and fire prevention
The goal of the Flash Junior and Flash newsletters is to educate children aged 3 to 8 about fire prevention.
They are distributed directly in daycare centres and elementary schools. Talk about it with your children’s educators and teachers!
For more information, see the fire prevention education material for children.
Amusing short stories
Discover some amusing short stories featuring characters who tell (or experience!) anecdotes about fire prevention. Over the seasons and in their everyday lives, these characters encourage you to think about everyday fire hazards and teach you how to keep your family safe.
