Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services :: Office of the Fire Marshal

Protecting Seniors and Vulnerable Ontarians, Government Mandating Sprinklers in Care Homes for Seniors, People with Disabilities

Extreme caution urged during flood emergencies and power outages

Delay In Fire Detection Plays Role In East Gwillimbury Fatal Fire

To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the fire service recommends the following cottage fire safety tips: more…

OFM e-Bulletin Staffing Levels for the Emergency Evacuation of Residents in Care Occupancies

Risk and Safety Management Plans (RSMP) for Propane Facilities

Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) Scholarships and Bursaries

Important fire safety tips during power outages!

To reduce fire risk during a power outage, the Office of the Fire Marshal recommends following the following safety tips: Electrically-connected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms will not work when the power is out. Homeowners should ensure they have battery-operated smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to provide early warning of fire and carbon monoxide. More…

Operational Planning: An Official Guide to Matching Resource Deployment and Risk

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A Message from the Fire Marshal of Ontario

Protect your family from fire: install working smoke alarms on every storey of your home and practice a home fire escape plan with everyone in your household.