Public Consultation on the Next Edition of the Fire Code

May 10 - From May 10 to June 30, 2012, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Office of the Fire Marshal is inviting public comment on a package of proposed changes for the next edition of the Ontario Fire Code (OFC). More...

248 East Boundary Road Fire Investigation Complete

April 27 - After a comprehensive fire investigation, the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has determined that the cause of the fire that began at 248 East Boundary Road in Alexandria on August 12, 2011 was an improperly discarded cigarette. Four people tragically perished as a result of this fire.  More...

"Push the Button!" Campaign

March 13 - The Office of the Fire Marshal would like to thank TVOKids, participating fire departments and all the kids and families who tested their smoke alarms during the Push the Button campaign. According to TVOKids, more than 20,000 smoke alarms were tested. The Push the Button Campaign helped raise awareness of the importance of maintaining working smoke alarms and testing them regularly to provide early warning if a fire occurs in people’s homes.

Fire Safety Awards

February 23 - We are now accepting nominations for the 2012 Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council’s Fire Safety Awards. Throughout the year, we hear of many successful and innovative partnerships that are enhancing fire prevention in communities across Ontario. Why not nominate a deserving individual, organization, media outlet or young person from your community? More...

February 14 - Guelph Fire Department Teams Up With Co-operators to Demonstrate Benefits of Sprinklers

Keep Fire Safety in Mind as Temperatures Drop

Risk and Safety Management Plans (RSMP) for Propane Facilities

Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) Scholarships and Bursaries

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