You are here
Home › National Burn Awareness Week from February 2-8Canada's warmest welcome ®* January 27 2021
National Burn Awareness Week from February 2-8

Main menu
News
2020 Committee of the Whole and Regular Council Meeting Schedule
OFFICE CLOSED (2020)
2020 Osoyoos Winter Market
2020 Christmas Artisan Market
Christmas Lite-up 2020
Family Winter Skate on December 11 at Sunbowl Arena
2021 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule
Art Gallery Creativity In Our Community January 7
OFFICE CLOSED (2021)
Art Gallery Opening Quilts Etc February 4
National Burn Awareness Week from February 2-8
Click Here - Scald Prevention Safety Tips
Click Here - Be Fire Safe in the Kitchen
Town of Osoyoos Fire Department (OFD) is reminding residents that February 2-8 is National Burn Awareness Week, placing an emphasis on preventing burns to small children.
Parents are advised to remove common household triggers from the home and teach children about safety with hot objects and liquids. The majority of burns and scalds can be prevented with proper precautions and education.
A child’s high energy and natural curiosity places them at a higher risk of sustaining burns and scalds. Eliminating sources of scalds and burns within the home is the most important preventative measure a parent can take to avoid injuries to their children.
Placing lighters, cigarettes, appliances and heaters out of reach of children is crucial. Food and liquids that young children eat should always be tested for temperature prior to consumption.
To decrease the chances of children sustaining injuries, OFD is recommending all parents and caregivers practice these preventative measures:
- When bathing a child, always turn on the cold water before the hot. Check the temperature before putting your child in the bathtub. Always position them so that their backs are facing away from the faucet and never leave them unattended.
- Consider adjusting your hot water heater to a maximum temperature of 49 C (120 F) to avoid scalds.
- Place hot food and beverages in the center of the table, and avoid using tablecloths that could easily be pulled off.
- When cooking, always turn pot handles towards the center of the stove and do not leave appliance cords within children’s reach.
- Avoid wearing loose clothing while cooking, barbecuing or attending to a fire pit or fireplace and never leave children unattended around these devices.
- Store lighters and matches out of sight and reach of children.
- Protect skin from the sun and always use a sunscreen with a high SPF rating.
Dave McMahon
Fire Chief
Osoyoos Fire Department
250.495.4613
fire@osoyoos.ca
Main menu
- Business
- Community
- About Osoyoos
- Animal Control & Licensing
- Anti-Idling Taking Action
- Boat Launch & Marina
- Boat Trailer & RV Parking
- Community Groups
- Education
- Events Calendar
- Memorial Benches
- Osprey Nest Live WebCam
- Parks & Recreation Facilities
- Plan an Event
- Recreation Programs
- Relocation
- Resort Municipality Initiative
- South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH)
- Sustainability
- Transportation
- Visiting Osoyoos
- Web Links
- Council
- Agendas, Minutes & Videos
- Annual Report
- Approaching Council
- Business Plan
- Bylaws
- Capital and Operating Budgets
- Climate Action Recognition Program
- Committee of the Whole
- Committees
- Council Members
- Elections
- Financial Statements
- Mayor's Message
- Proclamations
- Professional Reports and Studies
- Regular Council Meeting
- Role of Member of Council
- Services
- Airport
- Ambulance & Police
- Bylaw Enforcement
- Cemetery
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Community Services (Recreation)
- Corporate Services
- Curbside Garbage & Recycling
- Customer Service Feedback
- Emergency Preparedness
- Finance
- Fire Department
- Landfill
- Near-Market Housing Meadowlark Place
- Operational Services (Public Works)
- Planning & Development Services
- Property Taxes
- Recreation Programs
- Rural District Water Systems 8 & 9
- RV Sani-Dump Station Information
- I Want To...
- Business Licences/Permits
- Apply for a Community Grant
- Apply for Employment Opportunity
- Book Ice Time
- Claim my Homeowners Grant (HOG)
- Contact Us
- Find a Bylaw
- Find Dog Parks
- Find Out Landfill Hours
- Know Where to Rent/Purchase Carts for Residential Waste
- Pay by Credit Card
- Report a Street Light Out
- Submit an Event
- Submit a Request - Osoyoos Listens
- Subscribe to eNews
- View Current Water Restrictions
- View Maps
- View Osoyoos Lake Levels
- View Public Skating Schedule
- View the LIVE Osprey Nest Webcam