Once again, Ajax Fire is launching the annual 12 Days of Holiday Safety campaign to remind residents to take proper fire safety precautions and stay fire safe this holiday season.
From December 12 to 23, fire departments across Ontario will promote a different fire safety theme each day, with tips to help keep the holiday season fire safe.
Ajax Fire and Emergency Services, together with fire departments from across the Region of Durham, will support this province-wide initiative by delivering important fire safety messages on local radio stations.
Throughout the 12-day campaign, these radio ads will deliver important fire safety messages to residents of Durham Region. The holiday safety messages will air on KX96 New Country FM, 94.9 The Rock, 107.7 FM and 1580 AM CKDO, helping to share critical safety information during a time of year when fire-related emergencies often increase.
Schedule of Topics:
- December 12: Holiday Lights
- December 13: Tree Watering
- December 14: Candles and Decorations
- December 15: Smoke Alarms
- December 16: Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- December 17: Extension Cords
- December 18: Kids in the Kitchen
- December 19: Home Fire Escape Plans
- December 20: Cooking
- December 21: Heating Sources
- December 22: Smoking
- December 23: Lithium-Ion Batteries
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“The 12 Days of Holiday Safety campaign provides important safety messages during a critical time of year. On behalf of Ajax Fire and Emergency Services, we are pleased to be part of this initiative and encourage everyone to follow the tips shared. We wish the families in the Town of Ajax a safe and happy holiday season.” - Aaron Burridge, Fire Chief, Ajax Fire and Emergency Services
Quick Facts
- Office of the Fire Marshal data indicate the months from November to January experience the highest number of residential fire deaths.
- Cooking remains the top cause of residential fires while careless smoking remains the top cause of fatal fires.
- Last holiday season (November 2024 – January 2025) saw 24 residential fatal fires resulting in 26 fire deaths.