Fire Prevention and Education
Fire prevention and inspections
Request Inspection |
The owner of a property may request a fire safety inspection. |
Annual Inspection |
These inspections include properties that house vulnerable sector residents, require licensing or have a history of non-compliance. |
Complaint Inspections |
If you have reason to believe that a property within the Town of Grimsby does not comply with the Ontario Fire Code or there are fire hazards, you may file a complaint in person. Anonymous complaints will not be addressed. Personal information is collected in accordance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. |
Open Air Fires |
You are not permitted to burn within the Town of Grimsby unless approved in accordance with By-law 21-17. Obtain a burn permitAll open air fires in the Town of Grimsby require a valid open air fire permit. Renew a burn permitYou must renew a burn permit annually. Burn permits are valid for the calendar year and expire December 31 of each year. |
Education
Open Air Fires - Safety, Rules & Restrictions |
It’s your responsibility to make sure Open-Air Fires are safe and follow the rules and regulations listed in the Open-Air Fires By-Law 21-17 including:
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Fire Prevention Week |
Fire Prevention Week occurs in the week of October 9 each year. Fire Prevention Week teaches you what you can do to prevent fires from happening and to prevent fire-related injuries and deaths. The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) announces the National Fire Protection Association theme each year. |
Grimsby Fire Department Annual Fire Safety Day |
In September of each year, the Grimsby Fire Department hosts a fun-filled fire safety activity day for the whole family at no cost. LocationGrimsby Fire Department Annual Fire Safety Day is held at STN 2 167 Mountain Rd. |
Educational Materials |
No Time to SpareNo Time to Spare is an educational video of a fatal fire re-creation to emphasize the importance of:
Install Smoke AlarmsYou must install smoke alarms You may have just seconds to escape a fire safely in your home. That's why early detection of fire is vital. Only working smoke alarms provide those precious seconds you and your family need to escape safely. Not having a smoke alarm is against the law You are breaking the law in Ontario not having working smoke alarms installed on every storey and outside all sleeping areas in your home. There is no excuse. Protect your family. Maintain your smoke alarms Smoke alarms expire, so ongoing maintenance is required. An expiry or manufacture date is printed on every alarm unit. You must replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old. You should also teste all alarms monthly and replace their batteries at least once a year. Have a home fire escape plan Create and practice a home fire escape plan today that includes two ways out. It could save your life tonight. Find out what you need to do to help keep you and your family safe from fire. Install Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarmsYou must install Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms. CO is known as the Silent Killer – it is invisible, tasteless and odourless. Exposure to CO causes flu-like symptoms such as:
It can lead to loss of consciousness and death. Install CO alarms outside sleeping areas CO alarms installed outside all sleeping areas are mandatory in residences with fuel burning appliances and/or attached garages. You are breaking the law in Ontario not having working alarms. There is no excuse. Protect your family. Maintain your CO alarms CO alarms expire, so ongoing maintenance is required. An expiry or manufacture date is printed on every alarm unit. You must replace CO alarms every five to seven years. You should test all alarms monthly and replace their batteries at least once a year. Find out what you need to do to help keep you and your family safe from CO. |
Public Education Requests |
Contact us to schedule a visit from a fire prevention officer. |
To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the fire service does not recommend family (consumer) fireworks or informal neighbourhood displays. If you choose to use Consumer Fireworks, read and follow by-law 20-41, which includes some of the following important points:
The by-law also details information about Public Fireworks displays, including but not limited to:
Fireworks Safety Tips Again, to minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the fire service does not recommend family (Consumer) fireworks or informal neighbourhood displays. If you still choose to have a family fireworks, here are some important safety tips to be followed:
Questions about fireworks and fireworks safety? You are welcome to contact your Fire Prevention team at the Grimsby Fire Department by calling 905-945-2113. |
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