The Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton has two volunteer fire departments: Arborg-Bifrost Fire & Emergency Services and Riverton-Bifrost Fire Department.
The Arborg-Bifrost Fire & Emergency Services Fire Chief is Jeffrey Pearce.
The Riverton-Bifrost Fire Departments Fire Chief is Jason Comeau.
All Emergency calls should be directed to 911.
FIRE PREVENTION
Fire prevention starts by educating family members and creating a fire emergency plan. Teach children about the risks and show them how to get out in case of fire. Do so in a matter-of-fact way without creating panic or fear.
When you work on your plan, make sure to:
• identify, where possible, two ways to evacuate each room in your house;
• practice your escape plan;
• make a map of your home; and
• choose a meeting place outside your home.
To provide the maximum protection for you and your family in the event of a fire, you need working smoke alarms on every level of your home. Sixty percent of fatal fires occur in households without a functioning alarm that could alert those inside that a fire was spreading. To avoid such situations:
• test smoke detectors once a month to make sure they work;
• never remove batteries or turn off smoke alarms; and
• change the batteries in all smoke alarms twice a year. (you can change them at the same time you reset the clocks in your home).
As well, smoke alarms with ionization and photoelectric technology with a hush feature are recommended to minimize nuisance alarms, while maximizing protection against fast flaming fires and smouldering fires. The National Fire Protection Association recommends replacing smoke detectors every 10 years for increased protection.
Finally, pay close attention to the "silent" sources of fire in your home. For example, appliances such as hot-water heaters and gas furnaces or ovens can cause fires or even explosions. Simple precautions can prevent a fire. Turn off appliances before leaving home and shut off the main valves when you leave for any extended period of time.
For additional information please see Public Safety Canada at www.publicsafety.gc.ca
Source: Public Safety Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.
