Fire Prevention

Please contact the Fire Prevention Division at 519-728-2700 ext. 427 or 429

Fire Prevention has been adopted within the fire service as a key strategy of reducing human and fire loss. A combined approach is utilized by:

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• Conducting Fire Inspections and,
• Liaisons with the community through Public Education in a variety of formats.

To administer Fire Prevention Activities, we use a number of different techniques which include:

Mobile Fire Safety Trailer:

• Hazard House,
• Public Demonstrations,
• Home Visitation and
• Attendance at Community Events.

Fire Prevention Responsibilities include:

• Inspections of buildings, industrial establishments and residences
• Investigation of fires to determine origin and cause
• Fire and life safety education
• Provide information to public on all aspects of fire safety
• Review and approve fire safety plans
• Visit schools and educate our younger citizens