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: August 5, 2014
      OBFD file # 2014-31

For Immediate Release:

Weekly Media Release for Monday, July 28, 2014 to Sunday, August 3, 2014.
Over the past week, Oak Bay Fire Department members responded to 17 calls for assistance.
These calls for assistance include:

11 – Medical First Responder Requests
2 – Commercial / Residential Alarm Activations
2 – Public Assistance Calls
1 – Burning Complaint
1 – Natural Gas Leak

Hot Weather Fire Prevention:

• Dispose of cigarettes in non-combustible ashtrays or extinguish them in water or sand. In British Columbia, cigarettes start one in ten fires.
• When using barbeque grills, maintain clearance from combustible decks, fences, and vegetation.  Allow ashes to completely cool and then dispose of them in metal containers. Barbeque ashes can maintain ignition temperatures for many hours, even if the surface is cool to the touch.
• Avoid using welding, grinding, or mowing equipment near dry weeds and grass.
• Avoid parking vehicles in dry, weedy areas. The temperature of vehicle exhaust components can easily ignite dry grass and weeds.
• Don’t overload electrical outlets with portable fans, air conditioners, or extension cords.
• Keep a fire extinguisher, water hose, or bucket handy in the event a fire occurs.
• Observe fire bans and no-burn regulations.