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Portable fuel tanks Portable fuel tanks for marine use, whether plastic or metal, must be labelled CSA or ULC for sale in the province. At present, it is not required that they be labelled for filling. Metal drums New approved drums have a CTC or DOT mark embossed embossed in the metal on the bottom of the drum. Older drums may be embossed with BTC (Board of Transport Commissioners) or ICC (Interstate Commerce Commerce Commission) both of which are approved markings. Jerry cans Although not in general use, some jerry cans are in existence and there has been confusion about the legality of filling them. If they are in good condition and complete with gasket and proper closure they may be filled provided they are embossed DOT-5L, CTC-5L, BTC-5L, or ICC-5L. Approval for pre-1973 containers All metal portable containers on the market before Jan. 1,1973 were tested. None passed the new requirements. requirements. Therefore, no pre-1973 metal containers are certified. Safety cans "Safety cans" which are in limited use for industrial purposes have a spring-loaded closure designed to open at a pre-determined internal pressure. They may be filled, but the owners should be warned that there Is a potential hazard if they carry such cans inside a vehicle or in an automobile trunk. For additional free copies write: Consumer Information Centre Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations 555 Yonge Street, main floor Toronto, Ontario M7A 2H6 (416)963-1111 (TTYn'DD (416) 963-0808) NEWCASTLE your Smoke Alarms • TEST MONTHLY • FRESH BATTERY EACH YEAR Meet Our Firefighters Station 3 - Orono JAMIE COWAN Jamie has been a volunteer firefighter at Hall Three since February of this year. Presented by The Village Bin Main Street - Orono Telephone 983-5610 j Check These Fire Safety Paints on Yaur Farm t Cleon up. Get rid of trash and rubbish, cost-off clothing, clothing, mattresses old furniture, papers and dirty rcgs. Keep weathered surfaces pointed and remove or replace old, rotting wood and fencing. | Have electric wiring and fuses inspected by your f district office of the Ontario Hydro. Replace worn" wiring and use only 15-ampere fuses unless a circuit is specifically designed for a larger one. . > Keep ordinary wiring and lighting away from wet areas --guard against breakage and contact with any combustible combustible materials. And for life safety, all electrical equipment must be CSA approved. i Be sure your pump is cn a separate, dependable elec- " trical circuit and located away from other buildings to safeguard the pressure of the water supply for fire fighting. | Put up "No Smoking" signs in hazardous areas. i Have the right extinguishers in the right places. Inspect them frequently and recharge when necessary. i Petroleum products should be stored at least 40 feet ' from any other building--underground storage is best. If above ground, tank should be on non-combustible support. In either case they should be provided with vent pipes not less than 1 } A inches inside diameter and capped with weather-proof hoods. The dispensing of petroleum products from storage tanks should be by means of pumping equipment. i Always refuel equipment outdoors, away from open ' flames ond sparks--be sure motor is shut off and cool before refueling. ( Always keep cistern (end stock pend) safely full for fire fighting Make sure it's accessible to fire apparatus at ail times of the year. B A Check lightning protection and grounding--check TV ^entérina stability and grounding (don't put it on the chimney). © © 0 LP Gas ("bottled" gas) cylinders should be securely fastened to a firm support and resting cn a solid foundation end located eway from windows and basement basement openings. Your fire fighting tools should be accessible in an emergency. Chimneys must be kept in good repair--especially in attic areas. Bracket supports are not approved. Rusty or pitted smoke pipes must be replaced and must be supported by approved metal thimbles when passing through walls end ceilings. Stoves and heaters must be kept eway from walls, furniture and other combustible material. Meet Our Firefighters Station 3 - Orono DENNIS ABRAMOFF Dennis has been a part-time firefighter for four years. He is an employee of General Motors. Presented by Hamilton's Insurance Service Main St. - Orono 983-5115 Meet Our Firefighters Station 3 - Orono JOHN STANDEVEN John has served as a part-time firefighter at Hall Three for just over a year. Presented by Hair With Flair for ladies and gents Main Street - Orono 983-5333 Meet Our Firefighters Station 3 - Orono ill® ... y- ROBERT JACKSON Robert is one of four captains and has been a member of the fire department for 12 years. He is employed at Harvey Partner Plumbing and Heating, Orono. Presented by Harvey Partner & Sons Ltd. Main Street - Orono 983-5206 or 623-2301 Section Three. Fire Prevention, Wednesday, October 12, 1988 • Your Farm and Follow these rules for fire safety on the farm: • Never permit smoking in barns or near stores of any other flammable material. • Never refuel an internal combustion engine engine while it is hot or running. • See that crops are dry before storing, provide provide adequate ventilation and repair leaky roofs. Check for other spontaneous heating heating hazards such as manure piles and oily or paint covered rags. • Be sure that, all electrical wiring is inspected and approved by-the hydro authority. • Burn rubbish only in an incinerator equipped equipped with a spark arrestor, and never in a high wind. Exercise care and keep a pail of water handy. • Do not carry out field burning under any circumstances. • Equip all major buildings with lightning rods, in accordance with the regulations of the Lightning Rods Act. • Be sure that crop dryers have adequate controls to shut off blowers or dampers when temperature gets "too high in the heat transfer chamber. Never use "homemade" "homemade" dryers. • Never use fumigants near an open flame or electrical equipment. • Provide first aid fire fighting equipment. • Consult your fire department for advice and literature on all farm fire safety matters." Ontario Meet Our Firefighters Station 3 - Orono NORM TILLSON Norm is one of the four captains and has been a part-time firefighter firefighter for seven years. He is an employee of General Motors. Presented by Orono Electric Ltd, Main Street - Orono 983-5108 Meet Our Firefighters Station 3 - Orono MICHAEL CHAD Michael has been a volunteer firefighter at Hall Three since February. Presented by Reflections and Judi's Joie Main Street - Orono