Our goal is to educate people of all ages on the dangers of fire, provide information to prevent them, and, in the unfortunate instance a fire occurs, provide the tools to ensure safe evacuation.
Fire Prevention Week
The next Fire Prevention Week is October 5 to 11, 2025.
Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You
The 2024 theme was " Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” emphasizing the critical role of working smoke alarms in reducing fire-related fatalities and injuries. A functional smoke alarm can be the difference between life and death in a home fire. Once the smoke alarm sounds, you may have only two minutes to get out safely. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.
Here are some key pieces of advice. Please check your smoke alarms today!
- Test alarms monthly: To ensure they work properly, press the test button on your smoke alarms at least once a month.
- Change batteries yearly: If the smoke alarms are battery-operated, change the batteries at least once a year or whenever you hear that chirping sound, which indicates low power.
- Know the expiration date: Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Check the back of the alarm for a date of manufacture and replace any unit over 10 years old.
- Install alarms in the right places: To ensure maximum coverage, install alarms on every level of the home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas.
- Use interconnected alarms: Consider upgrading to interconnected alarms so that when one goes off, they all sound. This can give a faster warning throughout the entire home.
- Consider alarms for specific needs: There are smoke alarms with strobe lights and vibration features for those with hearing impairments, making them more accessible.
Emergency Preparedness Week
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Emergency Preparedness Week is a national event supported by Public Safety Canada held during the first full week of May. This year’s theme is “Plan for every season” to encourage emergency preparedness throughout the year.
- Build an emergency kit, complete a family emergency plan online at getprepared.ca, and review it with your family.
Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPP-C)
For many children, fire involvement results from natural curiosity; for others, it is a symptom of other problems. The Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPP-C) brings fire services and mental health professionals together. The program helps identify children and teens at risk of setting fires and provides education, treatment, and follow-up. TAPP-C is available for children from 2 to 17 years of age.
Parents and guardians can contact Fire Services for referrals to the program at Fire Prevention Services or 905-356-7521 ext. 2207.
Camp Niagara for Teens
Camp Niagara is a 4-day program run jointly by the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Region. It aims to teach young people ages 15 to 18 about exciting careers in Fire Services. During the camp, teens get the chance to meet local role models and learn about different areas of fire services, such as fire suppression, fire prevention, auto extrication, forcible entry, firefighter survival, medical response, communications, investigations, and public education. The camp is made possible thanks to the generous donations and sponsorships from the community.
Programs for Seniors
Our senior population is growing fast and is a vulnerable group in our community. We address their needs by hosting information sessions to ensure that seniors and caregivers are aware of fire hazards, prevention and safety.
To arrange for one of our public educators to meet with your group, call 905-356-7521 ext. 2207. We will customize our presentation for your needs.
Wake-up Campaign
Fire crews visit approximately 1,000 homes each year to promote smoke alarm installation and home escape planning to ensure community safety. Where alarms are found to be faulty, missing, or improperly installed, firefighters will make the necessary corrections, including installing new alarms at minimal cost to the homeowner.
Please check your alarms and also watch our video!
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