Thursday, May 22, 2008

Fire safety committee

I attended the Central East CC as the co-chair of this sub-committee of the Provincial Health and Safety Committee.

It is quite a daunting task and includes input on training and equipment for the institutions in Ontario. As CO's we should all be up to date on this very important emergency aspect of our job. We are all responsible in an emergency fire situation for evacuation and preservation of life. The potential for fires in our setting can be a deadly tactic from the population we are in charge of and it can be a quick transition from the initial fire to the smoke filled range that has the potential for catastrophe. The need for drills, training and equipment will be an ongoing development and I hope to talk to you about the updated material as it is sent out.

In solidarity, Emidio.


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