With the bitter cold hitting us this past week, some people are struggling to stay warm and may use some unorthodox ways to find warmth. That thought keeps firefighters awake at night. Having a fire extinguisher handy is crucial in home fire prevention and safety. There are a lot of types of extinguishers. Fire Prevention and Safety Specialist with the Ottawa Fire Department, Lieutenant Cody Shraad, says you need an ‘A’ ‘B’ or ‘C’ that can put out multiple types of fires. He explains the “PASS” method in using it:
He adds, to make sure you keep a three foot distance with any type of space heater, also make sure it is a newer one that will turn off if tipped over and don’t use your oven as a source of heat.
