Fire Prevention

The Fire Prevention Division is committed to helping residents, homeowners, and business owners prevent fires before they happen to reduce the risk of fire and loss of property in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury. We are responsible for public fire safety education, inspection activities, fire code inspection and enforcement and plans review. We can also assist with your fire prevention needs, including:

Fire alarm systems
Sprinkler systems
Plans examination

Fire investigation
Commercial cooking
Other areas of fire protection technology

Fire Prevention Safety Tips:

Smoke Alarms

According to the Ontario Fire Code, all homes must have a working smoke alarm on each storey and adjacent to all sleeping areas. Make sure your smoke alarms are working by:

testing your smoke alarms at least once a month
changing batteries at least twice a year
replacing smoke alarms that are over 10 years old

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

You must have a working carbon monoxide alarm in your home if you have:

oil, propane or gas-burning appliances, furnace or water heater
a wood or gas fireplace
an attached garage

Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed adjacent to all sleeping areas.

Create a Home Escape Plan

If a fire starts in your home, you may only have a few minutes to get out safely. Everyone in your home needs to know where to go and what do in a fire emergency. Here are some steps to help you make a home escape plan.

Draw a floor plan

Draw a floor plan of your home that includes all doors and windows. Identify at least two exits from each room in your house.

Set a meeting place outside

Identify a meeting place outside of your home, such as a tree, pole or mailbox. The meeting place should be a safe distance from your home. This is where everyone in your home will plan to meet during an emergency.

Call 911

During an emergency, call 911 once you're safely outside of your home. If you're practicing the home escape plan, don't call emergency services.

Practice the escape plan

Practice the escape plan with all members of your household. Practice during the day and at night at least twice per year. Try different escape routes each time and teach children to escape on their own, in case you're unable to help them.

Fire Safety Plans

We can provide you with resources to help you develop a fire safety plan for your occupancy.

It is important to ensure you submit your fire safety plan to the Fire Department annually for review and approval. This helps to keep your occupants and building safe.

What buildings require a fire safety plan?

A fire safety plan is required for the following buildings:

assembly occupancy
care occupancy
care and treatment occupancy
detention occupancy
residential occupancy (more than 10 occupants)
retirement homes
business and personal services occupancy (more than 300 occupants)
mercantile buildings (more than 300 occupants)
high-hazard industrial occupancy (more than 25 occupants)
medium-hazard industrial occupancy (more than 100 occupants)
low-hazard industrial occupancy (more than 300 occupants)