Ottawa Firefighters Check Alarms This June

Ottawa firefighters are rolling out their “Wake up!” safety blitz this June, hitting streets on Sundays to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms—and they’re not here to force entry. Between 10 AM and 4 PM, crews will knock on doors offering free detector checks and fire safety tips. Ontario law demands working alarms on every floor and near sleeping areas, plus carbon monoxide detectors if you have a garage, wood stove, or fuel-burning appliance. You’re not required to let them inside—just ask questions and get educated. Firefighter Leanne Labbee urges monthly tests (even candle trick works!) and annual battery swaps, with a hard reset: replace alarms every 10 years. These aren’t just gadgets—they’re life-saving, legally required, and your family’s best defense against fire and CO. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/688c35fb5f04177f