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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1959
Page
24
Cautions against portable oil space heaters as fire hazards in homes. They must be kept level and not moved while lit to avoid drafts causing explosions. Canada’s fire services urge replacing them with permanent heating units at the earliest convenience.
If you suspect a gas leak, apply a soapy water solution to joints and connections with a small brush. Bubbles indicate seepage and the rate of bubble formation shows leak seriousness. Yellow flame suggests poor combustion and requires qualified workers to check.
An exploration of mankind’s long battle with fire evolving into the nuclear age. The piece contrasts heat as a servant with the peril of fission and the modern search for meaning amid dramatic scientific advances.
The Acton Fire Department's strength lies in 27 volunteers who man trucks and equipment, train hard, and keep the hall spotless. They balance jobs and firefighting, replace wet hose after calls, and study techniques in a back room that doubles as a training and meeting space. Regular weekly practice ensures readiness for modern hazards and pre planning to prevent large incidents.
A whistle stop piece advocates voluntary home fire inspections as a nonintrusive, private service. Firefighters assess basements yards and storage of flammable liquids, noting unsafe wiring and chimneys. They provide a private written report without naming residents or neighbors, underscoring prevention over reaction.
Read extinguisher instructions and intervals. Know capabilities and limits for various fires. Avoid starting far from a blaze as short operating time may waste your effort. Some require annual re charging and a on premises demonstration helps families. Fire extinguishers aid first aid but call the department for any fire.
The Acton Fire Department lists 27 volunteer members trained in modern firefighting techniques. Chief Jack Newton directs three companies with captains Bern Van Fleet Bill William and Wayne Kelly. Firefighters include Doug Mason Henry Bittorf Ted Allen and others across A B and C companies.
Fire service officials argue that larger, more effective home smoke trays could reduce the frequency and impact of small fires. They warn that even minor blazes threaten homes and lives, urging safer planning and equipment.
In a 1958 warning Canada reports 115 million in fire losses and 529 lives lost in 1954. The drive, led by Insurance Boards with media support, urges watchful care from Oct 4 to 10 as Fire Prevention Week. It stresses preventable fires arise from small carelessnesses like frayed cords, wrong fuses, unchecked furnaces, and unlabelled appliances.
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