Fire Prevention

The goal of the Quinte West Fire Prevention Office is to protect people, facilities, and the community from the adverse effects of fire. This is achieved through fire prevention, public education, fire cause determination, and Fire Code enforcement.

Services

• See our Fire Services Protectives Fees (scherdule H) to By-Law 11-39
• Conduct all types of fire safety inspections
• Enforce the Ontario Fire Code and other applicable regulations
• Conduct public education programs and fire safety lectures
• Provide TAPP-C education to juveniles
• Conduct plans review services (i.e. Ontario Building Code)
• Educate the public on fire safety
• Enforce Provincial smoke alarm initiative
• Fire investigations
• Provide Public Service Announcements for specific hazards and concerns

2010 Fatality and Serious Injury in the Province of Ontario

Knowfire.ca video

Fire Safety Plan

A Fire Safety Plan shall be prepared, approved and implemented in buildings regulated by Division B, Article 2.8.1.1. of the Ontario Fire Code (OFC). 

We are pleased to provide templates you can use to prepare a Fire Safety Plan for your facility. One template is for buildings with no alarm system and the other is for buildings with an alarm system. Instructions for your completing the Fire Safety Plan have also been provided.   

Templates

Fire Safety Plan - NO ALARM

Fire Safety Plan - ALARM

Instruction for completing the Fire Safety Plan  

The Quinte West Fire Prevention Office is currently contacting various occupancies to update their Fire Safety Plans (FSP). Please contact Fire Prevention Officer Jay Coxwell should you require any additonal information

Fire Extinguishers

Remember "P-A-S-S" when fighting a fire!
(Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)

• PULL out the locking pin, breaking the seal. Some extinguishers may use a different release device. Please refer to your operator's manual.
• AIM the nozzle horn (or hose) at the base of the fire about 3 metres (10 feet) from the fire.
• SQUEEZE the trigger handle all the way, releasing the extinguishing agent.
• SWEEP the material discharged by the extinguisher from side to side, moving front to back, across the base of the fire until it appears to be out. Keep your eyes on fire area. Repeat the process if the fire starts up again. Never turn your back on a fire even if you think it is out.

Most extinguishers will operate according to the PASS method. Some extinguishers may not. Read your operator's manual for specific directions. Remember to recharge the extinguisher immediately after use.

Home Safety Checklist

We recommend that you use this handy Home Fire Safety Checklist to inspect your home for fire hazards and help you to reduce the risk of fire in your home.

Residential Wood Heating and Wood Stove Safety

• Residential Wood Heating 
• Woodstove Safety

Fire Safety Links and Programs

Smoke Alarms

Everything you ever wanted to know about smoke alarms!

• Smoke Alarm Fact Sheet - Fire Safety Council
• Advice for Dealing with Nuisance Alarms
• Working Smoke Alarms - It's the Law
• Install Smoke Alarms - It's the Law
• Smoke alarm letter to tenants

Fire Safety for Children

• Fire Safety Council - Kids Space
• Sparky the Fire Dog

Teen Fire Safety

The site knowfire.ca is a cooperative project to educate teenagers about fire safety.

 

National Fire Prevention

The national voice of fire prevention and education in Canada.

 

TAPP-C

The national voice of fire prevention and education in Canada

 

Smoke Free

 

Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997

The Fire Protection and Prevention Act enables municipalities to provide all Ontarians with the best possible level of protection from fire, in the most efficient manner. The Ontario Fire Code is a regulation under the FPPA

• Ontario Fire Code
• Fire Protection and Prevention Act

Ontario Building Code

This site provides resources from the Building and Development Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, which administers the Ontario Building Code.

 

Ontario Fire Marshal

The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) is a branch of the Community Safety division of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

 

Safety Issues, Product Recalls, and Warnings

 

Technical Standards Safety Authority (TSSA)

TSSA is a not-for-profit, self-funded "delegated administrative authority that administers and enforces public safety laws in various sectors under Ontario's Technical Standards and Safety Act. These sectors include amusement devices, boiler and pressure vessels, elevating devices, fuels, operating engineers, ski lifts, upholstered and stuffed articles, and mechanic and technician certification.

 

Electrical Safety Authority

The Electrical Safety Authority is responsible for enforcing a level of public electrical safety across Ontario that will keep the residents safe where they live, work and play.

 

Underwriters Laboratories

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. We've tested products for public safety for more than 80 years and are accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, under the National Standards System.

 

NFPA

 

The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

 

WETT

Do you require a basic visual inspection such as for insurance or pre-purchase of a home equipped with a wood burning appliance or fireplace?  If this description fits your needs, any WETT certified member is trained to perform a basic visual inspection.

 

Older and Wiser Program

Statistics show that adults over age 65 are at the highest risk of being killed or injured in a fire. To address this serious problem, the Council developed Older & Wiser, a fire safety program specifically for older adults. The program is designed to be delivered by municipal fire departments with the assistance of community groups, home support workers, the media, and friends and families of older adults.

 

Fireworks Safety

Consumer fireworks are low-hazard fireworks articles designed for recreational use by the public. These articles include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanos, mines, and snakes. The attached link contains Fire Safety information for using these products.

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