Fire Prevention Week
October 6 - 11, 2025
As part of Fire Prevention Week 2025 BWG Fire and Emergency Services will be hosting daily activities throughout the week in schools and on social media.Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.
This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home aims to educate communities on making smart choices when it comes to buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries, because the wrong move can lead to a fire.
For more information visit: www.fpw.org and follow along all week as we share more about how you can charge into safety in your home!
To Enter the Fire Prevention Week Colouring Contest:
1. Download a colouring sheet from LINK
2. Submit drawing in person or by mail by Friday, October 14 at the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Fire and Emergency Services building:
Address: 77 Melbourne Dr., P.O. Box 1226, Bradford West Gwillimbury, L3Z 2B6.
Phone: 905-775-7311
Fax: 905-775-0163
3. All submissions will be posted at the Fire Station for the month of October
4. Winner will be announced on October 17, 2025
Rules:
- Anyone resident of BWG may enter
- One entry per person
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:
The best way to protect yourself and your family during a fire emergency is to be prepared and know how to respond. BWG's Fire Prevention team is qualified and trained in fire code inspection and enforcement and can assist with your fire prevention needs, including:
- fire alarm systems
- sprinkler systems
- plans examination
- fire investigation
- commercial cooking
- other areas of fire protection technology
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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:
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Carbon Monoxide Alarms |
You must have a working carbon monoxide alarm in your home if you have:
Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed adjacent to all sleeping areas. |
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Create a Home Escape Plan |
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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. |
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Fire Safety Plans |
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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:
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