Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Madam Chairperson, on the emergency services, the third paragraph talks about public safety, fire safety inspections, enforcement, safety regulations and one area that we have often overlooked, public education program. Not all members of the household in any given home in my area know how to operate a hand operated fire extinguisher. For instance, a unilingual person is not able to read in English and when a fire extinguisher is provided, it is provided with the instruction on that fire extinguisher. Having the knowledge of how to operate a small fire extinguisher that is provided in the public unit or in the private home is very important, especially when that person, knowing how to operate it, has as the ability to extinguish a fire before it becomes a problem. I know many years ago, in my home, local volunteers used to visit homes. I do not see that anymore. Is the fire marshal's office providing a regular update training for people who are living in homes, having the ability to operate a fire extinguisher. It may be simple, but there are cases whereby individuals in the household are not able to operate a fire extinguisher. Thank you.
John Ningark on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 6th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 5th, 1998
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
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