Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

The Township of Essa Fire Department in Ontario, providing service to our community through 60 dedicated volunteers, from two stations 5786 County Rd 21, Utopia, ON Joined April 2014

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Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

a week ago

✔️Install working smoke alarms and CO alarms ✔️Check propane connections on BBQs and appliances before use. ✔️Keep campfires small, supervised, and fully out before bed. ✔️Never leave cooking unattended even on outdoor burners. ✔️Know your location or lot number.

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Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

3 weeks ago

‼️If a power outage occurs: ✔️Use flashlights or battery-powered lighting ✔️Avoid using candles whenever possible to reduce fire risk ✔️Operate generators outdoors only, a safe distance from any structure, windows, and doors ✔️Never use generators inside an enclosed space

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3 weeks ago

May calls 🚒

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April calls 🚒

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2 months ago

Build Your 72‑Hour Emergency Kit Include water, food, medications, flashlights, chargers, and small amount of cash and important documents. Emergencies can happen at any time!

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Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

2 months ago

✅ Inspect hoses and connections for damage ✅ Check for leaks with soapy water ✅ Keep BBQs away from buildings and overhangs ✅ BBQ outdoors only — never indoors or on balconies ✅ Clean grease buildup to prevent flare‑ups ✅ Never leave a lit BBQ unattended

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Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

3 months ago

March calls 🚒

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3 months ago

Enbridge Gas Ontario partnered with the Township of Essa Fire Department to help reduce fire‑ and carbon monoxide‑related deaths through Safe Community Project Zero.

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Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

4 months ago

Clocks will spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time, as daylight saving time begins. This means that the time will jump from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.,This is a great time to switch out your smoke alarm batteries and test them!

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4 months ago

February calls 🚒

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4 months ago

Adopt a hydrant! Keep it visible and accessible, and clear your home’s vents from snow or ice buildup to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) hazards. Small actions make a big difference! #thorntonfirefightersassociation #angusfirefightersassociation

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Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

5 months ago

January calls 🚒

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5 months ago

‼️A safe distance makes all the difference! ✔️Keep anything that can burn at least 1 metre (3 feet) away from space heaters. ✔️Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet, never a power bar. ✔️Never leave a space heater on while you aren’t home. ✔️Stay warm — and stay safe!

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Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

5 months ago

‼️Another reminder that as of January 1, 2026, the Ontario Fire Code has been updated to require carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on every storey of homes with fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage, not just adjacent to sleeping areas.

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Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

6 months ago

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December calls 🚒

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Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

6 months ago

✔️Charge lithium-ion battery powered devices on hard, flat surfaces, and not on soft surfaces like beds, couches, or under pillows. ✔️Always use the charger that came with the device and is recommended by the device’s manufacturer. ✔️Unplug devices when charging is complete.

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6 months ago

✔️Encourage smokers to smoke outside. ✔️Use deep, sturdy ashtrays and extinguish cigarettes fully. ✔️Never smoke in bed. ✔️Avoid smoking when tired or impaired. ✔️Empty ashes into a metal container and keep outside.

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6 months ago

✔️Have your heating system, vents, and chimneys inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified technician. ✔️Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets; never use extension cords. ✔️Turn off heaters when you leave the room. ✔️Install a carbon monoxide alarms.

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Essa Fire Department @EssaFire

6 months ago

✔️Stay in the kitchen when cooking. ✔️Keep anything that can burn away from the stovetop. ✔️Always have a lid nearby. If a pot catches fire, turn off the stove and slide the lid over the pot to extinguish the fire. ✔️Remind kids about kitchen safety.