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“The goal of the department is to assist residents in ensuring that in the event of a fire. Wl‘he'y have adequate warning to let them escape." SCHELL LUMBER PARTNERSHIP In 2007, fire and emergency services launched its smoke alarm program in partnership with Schell Lumber. Fire- fighters went door to door in certain neighbourhoods to ensure residents had working smoke alarms. The message is particularly urgent this year. More than 30 people in Ontario have lost illeir lives in fires already. Tragedies, such as the recent fire in Hamilton that killed a mother and her three young children, could have been avoided had there been working alarms in the home. “It is imperative residents have work- ing smoke alarms,” Fire Chief Chris Pow- ers said. Schell Lumber is continuing this part- nership and the program will continues this spring. If you' need assistance with smoke alarms or have any questions, call the department at 905-640-9595. BY HANNBLORE VOLPE Staff Writer Don’t foxget to change your smoke alarm batteries when you turn your clocks ahead for daylight saving time this weekend. a That’s the message from Whitchurch- Stouflville fine and emergency 30-plus fire fatalities in Ontario already in 2008 Community Organizations! Are You Looking for Free Materials? - change batteries every year or as recomâ€" mended by the manufacturer - if,your alarms are more than 10 years old, replace them with new ones - every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every level and outside all sleeping areas -test your smoke alarms monthly The Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario batteries this weekend Change clock, smoke alarm Test or replace alarms Check out ReUscful, yorkregion.com‘s Free Online Trading Post a for gently used items. orkregiomcom Stouflville Sunâ€"'l‘ribune I Saturday, Mmrh 8, 2008