• All Ontario single family, semi-detached and town homes, whether owner – occupied or rented, must have a working smoke alarm on every storey, and outside all sleeping areas.
• If anyone in the household sleeps with the bedroom door closed, install an alarm inside their bedroom
• Never remove the batteries from smoke alarms. If nuisance alarms are a problem, try moving the alarm to another location or purchase an alarm with a “hush feature” that temporarily silences the alarm.
• Replace smoke alarms every 10 years
• Test smoke alarms once a month and replace the batteries every year
• Look for Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Make sure everyone in the household knows what to do if the smoke alarm sounds. Develop a home fire escape plan and practice it with the entire household.

If you are unsure of how to maintain your smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide alarms or where they should be placed for optimum efficiency and protection, you may ask the Greater Madawaska Fire Department for assistance.

This service is free of charge to homeowners of the Township of Greater Madawaska.