Corner Brook Deputy Fire Chief asking residents to be careful during the holidays

    Friday, 29 December 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Derek Simmons says safety should be on every mind and people should check smoke detectors and other devices to make sure they’re working properly.

    Christmas is a time of warmth, be it from the joy one feels inside or the warmth of a glowing candle or fire. Derek Simmons is the Deputy Chief at the Corner Brook Fire Department. He says safety should be on every mind and people should check smoke detectors and other devices to make sure they’re working properly. Simmons says sources of heat should be kept free of decorations.

     

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