TODAY. MOST homes in Canada have smoke akiems. On the North Shore. building codes require _ smoke alarms to be installed in new homes but for most homes that were built prior to these smoke alarm codes. the onus is on the occupant of the home to install these vital life-saving devices. HOT TIPS by North Vancouver District Fire Department Why all the concern and laws regarding smoke alarms? It is sim- ple — they save lives. And they do it easily and inexpensively. How many miracles of: modern life can make that claim? The plain, terrible fact is that smoke kills; smoke from a fire sev- eral rooms away. Smoke in the middle of the night while you are aslecp. Smoke loaded with poison gases from burning materials. Smoke that sneaks around your home, slipping around corners and around closed doors. Smoke that. in spite of what you might believe. won't wake you up — it will kill you first. ; Most fire victims never sec, hear, or feel the fire. They are suf- focated by toxic.gases long before the fire gets them. In fact, even after firefighters find the bodies of victims, the peo- ple are usually not bumed. That is why you need a smoke alarm. They stand guard over your fam- ily and home. Ifa fire starts, smoke alarms detect it first and sound a loud alarm so that those in the home can escape in time. There are even models available from the Western tistitute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for those with a bearing deficiency. Alt your smoke aharm asks in retum is to be checked by pushing the test button once a month to be sure the alarm sounds, Using a smoking cigaretle or candle. blow smoke into the alarm until it sounds ta be sure it is work- ing properly. Vacuum dust out of its openings, and be sure to change the battery at least once a year, District of North Vancouver Fire Services believes in smoke alarms, On request. we will install smoke alarms and batteries for those citi- zens who are unable to climb a kad- der. Install and maintain your smoke alarms: your family deserves them! Every year many children dic as a result of their own actions. They die in fires which they started with matches.or lighters that were left within the reach of their small hands. Children are fascinated with fire. Many of the children who start fires are simply playing with matches or lighters out of curiosity. In some cases they are imitating Mom or Dad, without knowing hea dangerous a match or lighter can be. These potential lethal weapons should always be kept on a high shelf out of reach of children. If you have smokers in the house, they should take extra pre- cautions with lighters and matches. ER PREMIUM FINISHES cc «|S: VAPEX LATEX FLAT WALL FINISH * Interior Matt finish * No roller splatter * Superior hiding power * Good washability * Acrylic Latex * tnWhite & 100's of Pastel Tints » Reg. $35.52 PRATT & LAMBERT LATEX CEILING PAINT */ Saft flat low glare white finish + Excellent hiding power « Low odor * Easy water clean up * Reg. $35.52 9S 3.78L PRATT & LAMBERT AQUA SATIN INTERIOR SEMI-GLOSS LATEX + Ideal for kitchens/bathrooms & trim * Extremely washable * Excellent hiding power « White & 100's of pastel colours. « Reg. $41.95 “ WALLPAPER 4.) 66 Most fire victims never see, hear or feel the fire.99 District of North Vancouver Fire Services encourages you to tuke time to teach your children that a match is a tool, nota toy. Adults use these tools for specif- ic purposes — to light stoves, cun- dies or camp fires. , Teach chiidren to take matches and lighters to a grown-up when they find them. The majority of fires that are started by children are not inten- tional. If we do our part, they are preventable accidents. For more infermation on how you can fireproof! your home, con- tact District of North Vancouver Fire Services non-emergency num- ber, 980-7575. or contact your local fire department. (6) HE Ml MOW ON CLOSET ORGANIZERS e Custom built with or with it drawers e Insts. :dor do-it. ourself © Melamine Finish * Elfa Baskets * Wire Shelving « Accessories Min. $250 order with Coupon Showroo CANA “A family owned business since 1984” 1385 Crown St. N. Van. 986-426 CRS SETS Ca FAM De CER SI GE OO m Open Mon.-Sat. 9-5