Fire safety is an important issue for everyone.
The Calgary Fire Department recognizes the complex needs of individuals with dementia, including the increased risk of home fire hazards. During a fire, individuals with dementia may find it more difficult to escape or understand the situation.
Common dementia related fire hazards include:
- Leaving a pot on the stove unattended.
- Forgetting to turn off the oven.
- Mixing up the seconds and minutes when using a microwave.
If you are an individual with dementia or caring for an individual with dementia, the Calgary Fire Department can help reduce home fire hazards.
Contact 311
When you contact 311 and request a free Home Safety Visit, Community Safety Officers will visit the residence to:
- Share important home safety information.
- Inspect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Replace and install free smoke alarms and batteries, if needed.
Together, we can help create dementia friendly communities and help individuals with dementia age-in-place safely in their homes.
Evict Radon: Get Your Home Tested
University of Calgary researchers are working to find solutions to Alberta’s radon problem as 1 in 6 homes tested in Western Canada had dangerously high levels of radon gas. Radon emits radiation that damages your DNA that can lead to cancer and currently, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, but it is entirely preventable. Knowing your home’s radon level is the first step to determining if you’re at risk. Go to evictradon.ca to find out how you can get a test for your home.
