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A retired Brantford firefighter who has elevated carbon monoxide safety to national prominence has been recognized for his efforts.
John Gignac, executive director of the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation, is the 2020 winner of the Jim Copeland Award. The award is presented by the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association and recognizes significant contributions of a citizen or group to the prevention of fire and public safety education.
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“I’m honoured to be recognized for such an esteemed award,” Gignac said. “But what I am more proud of is that this acknowledgement shows that the issues of carbon monoxide education and awareness are becoming more center stage.
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Publishing date: Mar 16, 2021 • March 16, 2021 • 2 minute read
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KINGSTON With more people staying home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, a panel of local firefighters and national safety experts say.
In an online forum Tuesday morning, Kingston Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Kevin Donaldson, carbon monoxide safety advocate John Gignac, Bonnie Rose and Stu Seaton from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority, and John Ward from alarm manufacturer First Alert gathered for a virtual discussion about what has been called “the silent killer.”
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Author of the article: Kathleen Saylors
Publishing date: Feb 22, 2021 • February 22, 2021 • 2 minute read •
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The death of a young woman found unresponsive in a car in Ingersoll on Feb. 15 has been attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning, Oxford County OPP have confirmed, prompting police and the coroner to issue a warning about the potential dangers of sitting inside a running vehicle.
The 20-year-old Bayham woman was pronounced dead in the parking lot of an Ingersoll business on Charles Street West after someone reported a suspicious vehicle in the area, OPP said.
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