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Fire Protective Services
General Inquiries
Tel: (306) 786-1795
Fax: (306) 786-6588
e-mail :
Fire Prevention
City of Yorkton Fire Prevention Services wants to help protect
your family against the threat of home fires. Firefighters will do personal home
visitations going over a safety checklist with the homeowner to help educate the
public and keep them safe. Visitations are free of charge and will take place
Monday to Friday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Statutory
Holidays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
To book an appointment call 786-1795 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Outdoor Lighting Checklist
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Use only light strings and electrical
cords designed for temporary outdoor use.
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When working with outdoor wiring, be sure
to turn off the electricity.
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Use plastic or other non-metal fasteners
and hangers for light strings.
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Run cords above ground, draped over
wooden stakes high enough to keep them out of the snow.
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Tape all plug connections with plastic
electrical tape to make them as watertight as possible.
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To prevent moisture from entering bulb
sockets, turn bulbs to face down.
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Plug all outdoor lighting into ground
fault protected circuits.
Smoking - "If you smoke, do it with care."
Falling asleep while smoking is deadly. A lit cigarette that falls on a pillow, bedding or couch can
start a killer fire.
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Never smoke in bed or when drowsy from
medication or intoxication.
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After a party, check for fallen butts on
sofas and behind cushions. Make sure they have not burned through the fabric
to erupt later into a deadly fire.
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Keep matches and lighters away from
children.
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Flush butts and ashes down the toilet. Do
not dispose of them in the trash can.
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