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GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1986.
REPORT #: FD 33 - 86. FILE #: 10. 12.6
SUBJECT: Home Fire Inspection Program
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that -th3-s-report� be received for
information. �
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BACKGROUND AND COMMENTS
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The Home Fire Inspection Program was conducted throughout the municipality from Sep-
tember 16th through to the 25th. The inclement weather disrupted scheduling for the
inspection crews, but many positive comments were received from residents.
An overall total of 688 homes were inspected and approximately 220 new homes were
visited and emergency phone number stickers were distributed to these new residents.
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During inspections, fire prevention literature was given out, smoke alarms were tested
and discussed with property owners and a brief fire inspection of the building took
place with the inspector pointing out areas of concern.
Costs associated with the program this year for part-time firefighters' wages amounted
to approximately $2, 100.00.
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The Home Fire Inspection Program appears to have been well received again this year,
generating good public interest. Many calls have been received from residents who were
not home at the time of the inspection and have requested the Fire Prevention Officer
arrange to inspect their residences.
Respectfully submitted,
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J.J Aldrid e,
Fire Chief.
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