Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention Week

October 6 - 12, 2024

As part of Fire Prevention Week 2024 BWG Fire & Emergency Services will be hosting daily activities throughout the week in schools and on social media.

Working smoke alarms save lives! This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign aims to educate everyone how important it is to have working smoke alarms in their homes. To enter the colouring contest, download the colouring sheet and submit it to the Fire Station for a chance to win a PRIZE!

For more information on Fire Prevention Week 2024 visit https://www.nfpa.org/fpw

Fire Prevention Week 2024 Colour Contest Graphic

Fire Prevention Week 2024 Colouring Contest

View and Print the Colouring Sheet for the BWG Fire Colouring Contest in support of Fire Prevention Week.

Download the Colouring Sheet Here

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 11th 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 31st

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

Smoke Alarms

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

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)

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