Oak Bay Fire Department
    1703 Monterey Avenue, Oak Bay B.C. V8R 5V6 (250) 592-9121
    Email:  obfire@oakbay.ca Fax:  (250) 598-2749

News Release
Date: October 20, 2014
      OBFD file # 2014-44
For Immediate Release:

Weekly Media Release for Monday, October 13, 2014 to Sunday, October 19, 2014.
Over the past week, Oak Bay Fire Department members responded to 25 calls for assistance.
These calls for assistance include:

9 – Medical First Responder Requests
5 – Commercial / Residential Alarm Activations
7 – Public Assistance
1 – Haz - Mat Spill
3 – Motor Vehicle Incident

With the fall weather upon us many will be starting to use portable space heaters for warmth.
If you will be using a portable space heater, ensure you follow these safety tips:

• Do not place heaters under desks or other enclosed areas.
• Heaters must be monitored when in operation.
• Plug heater directly into a wall receptacle. Never plug it into an extension cord.
• Heaters need to be monitored daily. Those heaters missing guards, control knobs, feet, etc. must be taken out of service immediately and repaired by a competent person.
• Do not use heaters in rooms that will not be continually occupied.
• Keep doors and windows closed, including storm windows. This will help prevent freeze-ups.
• Keep space heaters away from exit ways, walkways and paths of travel.
• Do not use space heaters in wet areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
• Do not use portable space heaters if small children are expected in the area