Fire - Prevention & Education

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FORMS: Tenant / Landlord - Smoke Alarms/Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Sample Waiver [MSWord Version]
	Whether you are a student moving into a college or university residence, or just decided that you would like your own place to live, there are a multitude of decisions to be made. Every year we hear about a number of major fires affecting young adults. While there are several causes for these fires, including arson, you need to be prepared in the event of fire. For further information in the BELLEVILLE area, please contact the BELLEVILLE FIRE PREVENTION OFFICE
	Advisory: Propane Safety Advisory and Risk & Safety Management Plan for Licence Holders for Propane Filling Plants and Container Refill Centres TSSA Website - Putting Public Safety First
	Working Smoke Alarms: It's The Law Effective March 1, 2006, it is the law for all Ontario homes to have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. With this previously announced Fire Code amendment now in effect, it is hoped there will be a reduction of the number of preventable fire-related injuries and fatalities. The amendment covers single family, semi-detached and town homes, whether owner-occupied or rented. Smoke Alarm Maintenance Checklist Smoke Alarm Maintenance for Tenants and Occupants in Rental Units
	Sparky the Fire Dog's Activity Website This site offers plenty of online activities and helpful Fire Safety games and information for both you and your children to play and learn. -----
	Ontario Fire Protection & Prevention Act The Fire Protection & Prevention Act outlines in detail such items as responsibility for FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES; FIRE MARSHAL; FIRE CODE; INSPECTIONS; OFFENCES AND ENFORCEMENT; RECOVERY OF COSTS; FIREFIGHTERS: EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR RELATIONS. -----
	Ontario - Office of the Fire Marshall
	Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association has over 600 members from over 200 different Fire Departments and Fire Service related companies throughout the province of Ontario.
	National Fire Protection Association The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes, standards, research, training and education.
	The Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPP-C) The Department joined forces with the renowned Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, Clarke Division to present TAPP-C, an assessment and intervention program aimed at reducing the incidence of youth fire-setting in the community.
	Help Us to Help You! Important preparation guidelines for a 911 Emergency
	Older & Wiser Program Statistics show that adults over age 65 are at the highest risk of being killed or injured in a fire.
	Home Escape Plan Guidelines Fire is a leading cause of preventable deaths in the home; but by being prepared to handle this emergency, you can help your family safely exit your home in the event of a fire. Fire safety and survival begins with everyone in your household being prepared. In the year studied, The State of Home Safety in America" report found that only 54 percent of families with children have discussed what to do in case of a home fire.
	Make it STOP - tips on how to deal with or avoid Nuisance Alarms This website offers suggestions from the Office of the Fire Marshall on ways to deal with home / business fire detection systems.