T he 16th Annual ManitobaEmergency ServicesConference will be held

October 17, 18 and 19th inBrandon.

Courses such as VehicleExtrication; Ground Search andRescue; Rescue Practices; PumpOperations; Water Rescue andEMS Response to HazardousMaterials Incidents Level I will beoffered as 2 1/2 day courses.

Courses and seminars such asEmergency Vehicle OperationsEMS and FIRE; Confined SpaceAwareness; Farm AccidentRescue; Leadership Seminar;Hazardous Materials Awareness;

Foam Fire Control; Pre-Incident &Pre-Emergency Planning;Personal Accountability and RIT;Note Taking; HazardousMaterials Incidents and ChemicalProtective Clothing forEmergency Operations will beoffered as 2 day courses.

Courses and Seminars such asPositive Pressure Ventilation andSearch & Rescue; Fire Control;Vehicle Occupant Safety; FireInvestigation; Patient Extricationat MVA’s; Building Construction;Building Inspections; BasicRepelling; Patient Packaging forTechnical Rescue; Wildfire Smart;EMS Legislation; Thermal

Imaging Camera Use; TrenchRescue and Suspicious Packageswill be offered as one-daycourses.

The Opening Ceremonies will beheld at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday,October 17th at the WestmanAuditorium. The Conference willconclude with a banquet andentertainment starting at 7:00 p.m.on Saturday, October 19th at 7:00p.m. at the Keystone Centre.Conference registrants receive freeadmission to the banquet. Otherswishing to attend may purchase aticket at the Registration Desk.

If last year was any indication,this evening promises to be amemory-maker!

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IndexFire Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

New and Views of Manitoba Emergency Services . . . . . 4, 5

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 8

Staff Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Recalls/Advisories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Conference SafetyConcerns 1. Appropriate footwear must

be worn for all courses andseminars.

2. Bring your own SCBA andAir Bottle (Please ensure yourbottle is marked and easilyidentified) if required foryour course. We will NOTprovide this equipment.

3. According to WorkplaceSafety and HealthRegulations 108/88R and53/88, facial hair must notinterfere with the seal and/orfit of your SCBA mask.

4. For safety sake, please do notwear any jewelry at thehands-on seminars that maycontribute to an injury, i.e.Rings, earrings, metalbracelets, watches, etc.

5. Candidates in Fire Controlmust comply with NFPA1403 (Use of Burn House andLive Fire TrainingEvolutions) and NFPA 1500(Safety) especially the areaconcerning turn-out gear andsafety equipment. Yourturnout gear will beinspected prior to beingallowed to enter the burnhouse.

NOTE: In order to be registeredin the course(s) of your choice,your registration fee MUSTaccompany your registrationform. Please DO NOT fax yourregistration form unless you arepaying by credit card or with apurchase order number.

Watch for the brochure in themail! We look forward to seeingyou in Brandon!

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Recent fires caused byheating systems, primarilysteam and hot water

radiator systems, cause concernfor Investigators and FirePrevention personnel. Some of thefires investigated this winter andlast were associated with steamand hot water pipes proximal tocombustible wood structuralcomponents. These woodenframing members—primarily floorjoists and wall studs—are ignitingafter being in contact with the hotpipes for years.

As these systems are primarily aheating system of yesteryear, theyare usually found in olderapartment buildings and homes.This type of occupancy makes therisk to the occupants significant.

We are finding the frequency ofthe fires is increasing at the samerate the age of the structureincreases and outside thetemperature decreases. Thecombination of the two,accelerates the problem.

We all know as buildings age theydry out and as the temperature inour wonderful province falls, sodoes the humidity within theheated buildings. The lower thehumidity the greater the potentialfor ignition. Some woodencomponents of these buildings areexposed to temperatures in excessof 100oC or 212oF because of beingin contact with the pipes. Over theyears, the exposure to this heatdrives out the water containedwithin combustible membersreducing the wood to a form ofcharcoal. The exposure to the heatis similar to that of a distillationprocess and pyrolysis. Thecharcoal has a much lowerignition temperature than thewood thus causing the problem.

This charcoal has been referred to“Pyrophoric Carbon” or “PyrophoricCharcoal” by investigators,chemists and scientists around theworld.

Depending on whose material oneconsults, the pyrophoric carbon canignite in air in less than 5 minutes.In other reference material, it canspontaneously ignite attemperatures as low as 54.4oC or130oF. The heating systems in theseold buildings can heat the pipesmore than 108oC or 227oF that issufficient to cause a fire.

The Manitoba Building Code, insection 6.2.9.3 and Table 6.2.9.3indicates hot water pipes requireclearances between combustiblesand the pipe. The exact clearancerequired is 15mm or 5/8 inch forpipes operating up to 120oC andover 120oC the Code requires 25mm or 1 inch clearance.

Investigators in our office have allcome across fires of this naturehowever this situation has becomemore prominent in the past twoyears.

When you are doing aninspection, check for theseclearances - you may well preventa fire.

Submitted by Roger Gillis, OFC

Fire Investigation

“We are finding thefrequency of the firesis increasing at thesame rate the age ofthe structureincreases and outsidethe temperaturedecreases.”

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The Manitoba Association of Fire chiefs willbe holding their 52nd Annual Conference &General Meeting in Winnipeg on May 31 -

June 1, 2002.

The Conference and Displays will be at the Cityof Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Academy -1405 St. Matthews Avenue. Registration will be atthe Academy starting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday.

The host hotel is the Canad Inns - Polo Park -1405 St. Matthews Avenue. The Friday night

entertainment andSaturday Banquet willbe held at the CanadInn.

Send your registrationin to Wayne Christie,Box 1208, Portage laPrairie, MB R1N 3J9. If you have questions,please call Wayne at (204) 857-6249.

Submitted by Wayne Christie, MAFC Secretary

Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs

MEDICAL

Everyone knows that a negative attitude iscontagious. Here are some tips to help keepit from spreading throughout your service:

1. Make an announcement. Sometimes peopleunknowingly allow negativity to get the betterof them. Pick a moment when everyone istogether and simply tell him or her: Negativitydoes not help us here. If you have a suggestionfor how to improve things, come to me and tellme what it is. Otherwise, let us roll up oursleeves, get the job done and have fun doing it!

2. Change the subject. When someone starts in,you can simply start talking about somethingelse. This conveys the message that whining isnot appreciated. But it can backfire. If the

whining is actually of a serious nature,indicating that the negative attitudes aretraced to fear of, say, downsizing yourdepartment, it might be better to confront ithead-on.

3. Find the source of the negativity. Often thesource of discontent can be traced to oneperson, who is always finding something tomoan and complain about. It might be a goodidea to clear the air and give this person a one-on-one forum. The simple act of listening tothe chronic complainer may be a long waytoward solving the problem.

Submitted by Bert Bryan, OFC

Tips To Prevent Negative MoralFrom Spreading In Your Service

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Grand Valley Mutual Aid District

Carberry NorthCypress FireDepartment are

pictured herepractising compressedgas valve shut-offtraining. They werepreparing for their FireFighting Level IIpractical evaluation.

Submitted by Dave Schafer, OFC

Driving Lights

At 60 mph or 100 km/h, avehicle travels 88 feet persec. Properly adjusted

automobile headlightsilluminate approximately 350feet on bright. The reaction andcrash avoidance time at thatspeed is approximately 4 sec. Inthat 4 seconds the driver isrequired to make an evasivemaneuver before reaching theend of the illuminated area.

During an emergency response,you are travelling more than 80mph or approximately 130 km.At that speed, travelling 117 ftper sec. reduces the reactiontime to 2.99 sec. If you increasethe illuminated area to 1000 feetwith driving lights, at 80 mphor 177 feet per sec., the reactiontime to the end of the visiblearea is 8.54 seconds - sufficientfor the alert driver to initiateand evasive maneuver. Thewriter recommends allemergency response vehiclesoperating at highway speedsshould be equipped withproperly focused, qualitydriving lights.

Submitted by Roger Gillis, OFC

On February 2nd and 3rd,2002, the Narol FireDept. used the

FireFighter’s Burn Fund publiceducation trailer at the

Lockport Children’s Festival. Itturned out to be a great hit withchildren and their parents.

Submitted by Fire Chief Dave Devos,

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Narol - St. Clements FireDepartment

From left to right are Jonathan Lloyd, Cory Porhownik, Randy Schwab, Tony Hrycyshyn, DaveDeVos. Photographer is fire fighter Perry Vandall.

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OBA EMERGENCY SERVICESPembina Valley Search and Rescue Team

On Sunday, February 24th, the Pembina Valley Search and Rescue Team held a practice session in awooded area north of Manitou. In this scenario, members were conducting a grid search with the aid ofGPS, compasses, maps and radios. They were in search of three victims who had wandered away from

their vehicle during ablizzard. Ken Maloney isthe Coordinator of thePVSRT. PVSRT haveparticipated in a number ofoperations, the most highprofile of which was thehuge search effort launchednear Mallard last year foran eight-year old boy whowent missing on a huntingtrip. As recently as lastmonth they were called toWinnipeg to help find anelderly man who hadwandered away from hishome.

Submitted by Ken Mahoney, Coordinator of the PVSRT

Selkirk FireDepartment

The Riverboat Burn Fund Wildlife Dinner was

held on March 10th in Selkirk. Another

$10,000 was raised for the Fire Fighters Burn

Fund. Selkirk Fire Department partnered with the

Burn Fund to hold a major raffle. In total, with the

two events, the Department raised a total of

$18,315.95. Winners of the raffle were: Honda 4-

wheel drive Quad - Les Wade - Selkirk; Fly-in Fishing

Trip - Paul Neyron - Winnipeg, $1,000 in Camping

Gear - Jonathon Stafford, Elm Creek. Thank you to

everyone who assisted in this worthwhile event.Submitted by Danny Thorsteinson, Fire Chief, Selkirk

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SCBA’s and Facial HairDon’t Mix!

T he Codes ofPractice forFire Fighters

ConcerningRespiratoryProtection tookeffect March 1, 1985and was reprintedin 1991. The Codesof Practice providesguidance to ensureemployers canmeet ManitobaRegulations 108/88R and 53/88.Manitoba Workplace Safety andHealth have responsibility for thisregulation under Section 19 of TheWorkplace Safety and Health Act.

In the Codes of Practice, “the positivepressure SCBA is clearly therespiratory device of choice forfirefighters.” The apparatus must beapproved by the National Institute ofOccupational Safety and Health(NIOSH). All fire departments musthave a minimum of four NIOSHapproved positive pressure SCBAs.

This regulation is substantiated byCanadian Standards AssociationStandard Z94.4-93 (reaffirmed 1997)Selection, Care, and Use ofRespirators. The CSA Standard statesthat “Firefighters shall use onlypositive-pressure self containedbreathing apparatus.” Section 6.1.3.

Further, in Section 9 of the CSAstandard, “Persons using positive-pressure respirators shall be cleanshaven where the face-piece seals tothe skin.”

The Office of the Fire Commissionercannot waive these requirements.Please ensure that all studentsattending evaluations and trainingrequiring the use of SCBA orrespirators, meets these requirements.

Submitted by Rob Pike, OFC

Upcoming Course Dates 2002

May 10, 11, 12 Farm Accident Instructor Recertification Brandon

May 13 – 17 Fire Investigator Accreditation Testing BrandonPRACTICAL EXAM

May 27 – 31 EMS Response to Hazardous Materials BrandonIncidents Level II

May 27 – 31 Fire Protection and Emergency Planning Winnipeg

May 31 & June 1 Water Rescue Instructor Recertification Brandon

June 8 & 9 Critical Incident Stress Management – Basic Thompson

June 8 & 9 Chemical, Biological & Weapons of Mass BrandonDestruction

June 17 – 21 Fire Investigation Level III Brandon

EDUCATION

Courses Eligible forFinancial Incentive FundsEmergency Medical Responder (EMR) $250.00 per student

Fire Fighting Level I or Level II (Practical Evaluation) $100.00* per student

Fire Fighting Level I or Level II (Written Evaluation) $150.00* per student

Emergency Medical Responder Recertification $100.00 per student

Hazardous Materials Awareness $100.00 per student

Vehicle Extrication $100.00 per student

Pump Operations $100.00 per student

Water Rescue $100.00 per student

Farm Accident Rescue $100.00 per student

Emergency Vehicle Driving $100.00 per student

Advanced First Aid $100.00 per student

Basic Rescuer or Level C CPR & Standard First Aid $100.00 per student(Initial Course)

*A student completing both the practical and written for Fire Fighting Level I or LevelII should be eligible for $250.00 per student.

NOTE: Please note the change in Incentive Monies for the Basic Rescuer or Level CCPR and Standard First Aid - Initial Course only.

As of March 31st, 2002-04-17

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McDonald’s and theOffice of the FireCommissionerwill again form a partnership toprovide fire safety materials for thefire departments in Manitoba. I willsend information and order forms tothe Fire Chiefsin Juneexplaining theprogram. Pleasereturn theseforms to ensuredelivery of yourmaterials.

Marilyn

Heating Water In The Microwave – Be Careful!

This information was received via email and has been put in Burning Issuesbefore but certainly something worth reminding people of again. Aboutfive days ago, my 26-year-old son decided to have a cup of instant coffee.

He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something thathe had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer forbut he told me he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut theoven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he notedthat the water was not boiling. Then instantly the water in the cup “blew up”into his face. The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand but all thewater had flown out into his face due to the build-up of energy. His whole face isblistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face, which may leavescarring. He may also have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital,the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is a fairly commonoccurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven. Ifwater is heated in this manner, something such as a wooden stir stick or a tea bagshould be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy.

Here is what our science teacher has to say on the matter: This is caused by aphenomenon known as super heating. Super heating can occur any time that wateris heated and will particularly occur if the vessel that the water is heated in is new.

Youth Fire Stop

Asuccessful Youth Fire Stopworkshop was held inWinnipeg on April 13th and

14th. Participants were fromWinnipeg, St. Andrews, East St. Paul,Moose Lake and Elie. As the Justicesystem continues to use the YouthFire Stop Program as part ofsentencing young offenders, it is veryimportant for the fire service to beprepared to provide the program tochildren in your communities.“Ittakes a community to raise a child.”

Child Car Seat Safety

Manitoba PublicInsurance will beholding a three-

day “Train the Trainer”course for car seatsafety on May 14, 15and 16 in Winnipeg(Location to be determined). Thiscourse will enable you to teach othersin your districts how to inspect carseats. MPI will pay for your mileage,meals and hotels. If you are interestedin this training, please contact KevinYoung at MPI at (204) 985-1619.

Training Dates for GroundSearch & RescueMay 3 - 5 Brandon GSAR Basic

May 24 - 26 Leaf Rapids GSAR Basic

May 28 - 30 Nelson House GSAR Basic

June 7 - 9 Dauphin GSAR Basic

June 11 - 13 S.E. Tribal Council GSAR Basic

June 21- 23 St Laurent GSAR Basic

June 18 - 20 Island Lake Tribal Council GSAR Basic

July 5 - 7 Swan River GSAR Basic

July 9 - 11 Oxford House GSAR Basic

Aug 24 - 25 Spruce Woods Prov. Park GSAR Exercise

Sept 6 - 8 Snow Lake GSAR Basic

Sept 10 - 12 Swampy Cree Tribal Council GSAR Basic

Sept 20 - 22 Roblin GSAR Team Leader

Oct 4 - 6 Brandon GSAR Team Leader

Oct 17 - 19 MES Conference GSAR Basic

Nov 1 - 2 Grand Marais GSAR Team Leader

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Fire Prevention WeekOctober 6th - 12th, 2002“Team Up for Fire Safety”

T eam Up for Fire Safety™ is theme for 2002campaign. Building on the local successesof the 2001 Fire Prevention Week (FPW)

campaign, NFPA has announced that “Team Upfor Fire Safety” will be the theme for FPW 2002.The campaign puts the spotlight squarely on thefire service.

The theme for 2002 maintains the teamworkangle but lends itself to broader interpretation.We hope fire departments will join forces with awide variety of local partners this comingOctober, including sports teams and otherpotential supporters.

To aid fire departments in implementing theirlocal campaign activities, NFPA is developing animproved online FPW community planning kit,which will be available at no cost on the NFPAWeb site - www.firepreventionweek.org.

“Fire safety is everyone’s business, but every firesafety team starts with firefighters and other firstresponders. The campaign guides children andfamilies to the knowledge that their own actionsare integral to their personal safety, and itfocuses on key safety lessons everyone canlearn,” said Appy. The campaign emphasizes:

1) Installing and testing smoke alarms;

2) Practicing home escape plans; and

3) Hunting for home hazards.

The kit will containmore of the kind ofinformationpreviouslyprovided in printversions, as well asmany newmaterials.Everything will befully downloadableand will be updatedregularly. The kit will feature theme-relatedclassroom activities and take-home materials, aswell as a variety of articles and fact sheets thatfire departments can personalize in order toshowcase their programs locally. Also new thisyear will be public service announcements andother graphic materials, as well as detailedcommunications tips, including a step-by-stepmedia primer. Converting NFPA’s free FPW kitinto an electronic kit enables NFPA to delivermore timely and comprehensive informationthan previously, Appy said. The electronicapplication also provides the fire service with atimesaving tool to maximize their exposure andimpact locally.

“NFPA’s ultimate goal is to provide a one-stopresource for the first-responder community, fromstatistics to media support, to quality FPW tools,materials and implementation strategies,” Appyconcluded.

Reprinted from the NFPA Website

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Waskada Children ReceiveCitations for “Save”

Ron Denslow, ESO forAntler River MAD andFire Chief Ken Austin

presented citations to MatthewJolly and Amanda Jones for theirquick reaction to a fire at theJones residence. Matthew andAmanda used a garden hose toput out the small fire on thedeck while Matthew’s fathercalled the fire department. Thefire department determined aradio on the deck was the causeof the fire. Both children weretaught the Learn Not to Burn®

fire safety program at theWaskada School. Fire Chief KenAustin also presented plaqueson behalf of the fire department and the Town of Waskada. Congratulations Matthew and Amandafor your correct actions when responding to the fire.

Submitted by Fire Chief Ken Austin, Waskada Fire Department

Who does this truckbelong to,

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T he 13th annual Fire Fighter Cycle-a-Thon willbe held June 1, 2002. The cycle-a-thon is a fundraising bike rally in which cyclists collect

pledges that are donated to the Fire Fighters BurnFund.

The route begins at Highland Park, on HendersonHighway North from Winnipeg through Lockport,Selkirk and up #9 Highway just past Gimli to thefinish line at beautiful Misty Lake Lodge. The totalmaximum distance is 97 kilometers.

You may come as a 5-member team or as anindividual. We provide a safe supervised route thatincludes 5 rest stops that are supplied withrefreshments; a support van for minor cycle and tirerepairs and radio equipped pacer vehicles. The ridewill conclude with several activities that include aBBQ, swimming, dance and prize awards.

All the money raised in Manitoba stays in Manitobato further fire and life programs. This year because ofSeptember 11th, it was decided that part of the burnfund donations raised would be donated to thefamilies of the New York fire fighters who died at theWorld Trade Centre Towers.

To register for the cycle-a-thon or if you have anyquestions, you may email kphelps@mts.net or call(204) 222-7904 or register from the web sitewww.cycleaton.ca.

Submitted by Kevin Phelps, Cycle-a-thon Committee Member

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Staff Update

Welcome to Gord Favelle! Gord joined our Office on April 8thand is responsible for coordinating the Critical IncidentStress Management Network and Training. Gord will be

working out the Office in Winnipeg.The Office would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Jerry andCarole, Tessa and Carter Lupkowski on the passing of Carole’s mother,Anita Ammeter on April 2, 2002. A memorial mass was held on April5th at the St. Vital Roman Catholic Church.

Greg Kurdydyk Retirement“As many of you know, my last day of work with the Office of the FireCommissioner is April 26th. I would like to take this opportunity tothank everyone for a pleasant association and I would like to wisheveryone the best.” A Retirement Party in honour or Greg was held onApril 25th at the Marigold Restaurant. The OFC wish you a healthyand happy retirement! Good luck Greg and Murt!

Recall of Juice Extractors.Aroma Housewares Co. isrecalling juice extractors.

The juice extractor’s filter and lidcan break apart and project metaland plastic into the air causinginjuries to customers. Models ACJ-250 with date codes February 1998and before are involved in thisrecall. For further information, youcan contact 1-800-276-6286.

Recall of Thermador Gas Ranges.BSH Home Appliances isvoluntarily recalling theThermador brand gas ranges. Hotair is vented below the small ovenand causes the metal surface on thedoor of this oven to get too hot,presenting a burn hazard toconsumers. The recalled ovens are48" stainless steel ranges. Modelnumbers PRG484GGUS,PRG486GDUS and PRG486GLUSand serial number ranges 98020001- 9812999, 9901001-0012999,2001001-2012999, and 81010001 -8111999 are included in the recall.For more information pleasecontact your local service centre orcall (800) 735-4328.

Recall of Electric PressureWashers. MCM International isrecalling Black Cat electric washers.MCM imported the pressurewashers from a manufacturer inChina who installed a counterfeitground fault circuit interrupterplugs on some of the units. Theplugs are labeled “WELLONG”however, the pressure washer withthe counterfeit plugs appearvirtually identical. It will require aprofessional inspection to identifythe counterfeit GFCIs. The recalledBlack Cat pressure washers have asticker with a cat and the words“Black-Cat” on each side of theunit. Please call MCM at (800) 304-1316 for more information.

Recall of Fluorescent Lights.Progress Lighting is voluntarilyrecalling fluorescent lights. Thelights are improperly wired, posinga fire hazard. The recalled lightswere sold in various shapes andsizes including domes, cylindersand rectangles. The manufacturer’sname, Progress Lighting is on thelabel and the manufacture dates isbetween March 1998 and March1999. Please call (866) 696-8593 forfurther information.

Voluntary Recall of PortableBaseboard Heaters. HoneywellConsumer Products Inc.announced a recall of moveablebaseboard heaters. The heatingelement can short-circuit and ignitecombustible material under theheater, posing fire and burnhazards to consumers. Pleasecontact Honeywell at1-800-311-4204 for moreinformation.

Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers.Murray Inc. is voluntarily recallingrear-engine riding lawn mowersand mid-engine riding mowers.The fuel tank can crack and leakfuel, posing a burn or fire hazard toconsumers. For furtherinformation, please call1-800-246-5896.

Longwell Electronics AnnounceVoluntary Recall of Power Cordssold with Hewlett Packard InkjetPrinters. The connector can break,exposing electrical contact andposing a shock hazard toconsumers. Please contact (416)747-4277 for further information.

Wenzel Reminds Consumersabout Recall of Propane CampingLanterns. Wenzel Co. is remindingconsumers of its voluntary recall ofabout 290,000 propane-fuelledcamping lanterns with modelnames “Ozark Trail” or “Wenzel.”

Lanterns purchased afterSeptember 1, 2001 are not coveredby this recall. An insufficientconnection between the lanternand the propane cylinder can allowgas to escape and igniteunexpectedly, posing a potentialfire and injury hazard. For moreinformation you may call1-800-325-8368.

Crystal Mountain Water CoolerAnnounce a Voluntary Recall ofWater Coolers. The hot and coldwater dispensers heater band canshort circuit, posing a fire hazard toconsumers. For furtherinformation, you may contact 1-416-747-4266.

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North AmericanEmergency ResponseGuidebook Misprint

By now, most firedepartments andemergency services

workers have copies of the latestNAERG books on the front seatsof their trucks ready to beaccessed. Recently, an update wascirculated regarding a misprint inthe text. The error occurs on page360 where the wrong Guidenumber has been quoted forDIMETHYLDICHLOROSILANE (ID #. 1162). The Guide #151 isincorrect, and SHOULD BE Guide#155. Please change all copies ofthe guide in your location. If yourequire additional copies of theEmergency Response Guidebook,please call 1-888-253-1488.

If you have any questions orconcerns, please contact MarcWatt, Coordinator, HazardousMaterials Programs at 1-888-253-1488 or (204) 726-6934.

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Search A WordFind the Fire Safety Message!

You will find each of the CAPITALIZED words in the message within this puzzle. Some words are together asthey are in the message, and some are not. The words can be found horizontally, vertically or diagonally and maybe spelled backwards. Have fun!

PUBLIC EDUCATION programs are key to FIRE PREVENTION. It is

important to share with your community the importance of FAMILY

safety around the home and on the FARM SAFETY. SMOKE ALARM

awareness of both ION and PHOTO electric types of alarms should be

an important part of your message. NERO and ASHCAN along with

SPARKY are great methods of delivering your education programs to

kids. Teaching kids will help teach adults to CRAWL LOW on the

FLOOR below smoke and when they get out, stay out gathering at a

special MEETING place. This is all part of the GREAT ESCAPE PLAN.

HAZARD awareness, like Matches and Lighters should be reinforced

and children taught that they are TOOLS not toys. Help keep Manitoba

SAFE. The CHILDREN of today are the Firefighters of tomorrow.

Developed and contributed by Allan Gray, OFC

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The Office of the Fire Commissioner producesthe Burning Issues newsletter.

The Burning Issues are updates from the Officeof the Fire Commissioner, news and views

from the Manitoba Fire Service andinformation on public safety.

EDITOR: Marilyn Lamb

Deadline for submissions for the Fall Edition ofBurning Issues is September 15, 2002.

Contributions and suggestions are welcome. If you have news items, please send

or fax them to Marilyn at (204) 726-6847 or e-mail mlamb@gov.mb.ca.

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