Fire Prevention

We emphasize that the most effective way to survive a fire is to prevent it from occurring. Public education is a key component of our fire prevention strategy.

Adopting good fire safety practices, such as exercising caution when cooking and smoking, will help to safeguard your home and family.

Public Education and Community Involvement

We are deeply rooted in the Community. We participate in various local events, school visits, firehall tours, and charity functions to foster a strong relationship with the residents we serve. We believe that be working together, we can create a safer environment for everyone.                

If you would like us to participate in your event, please contact the Fire Chief or speak with any member of the GFD.

Smoke Alarms

Should a fire break out, having functional smoke alarms on each level of your residence will alert you and your family to the danger. By law, every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. For additional information, including your responsibility for installation, choosing the right alarm, and maintaining your smoke alarms, please visit the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshalls webpage on Fire Safety in the Home.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly. Over 65% of CO-related injuries and deaths in Ontario occur in the home. For more detailed information, including how to prevent build-up in your home, installing alarms, and what to do when your CO alarm sounds, please visit the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s Carbon Monoxide Resources for Fire Departments webpage.

Home Escape Plan

It is crucial to develop and practice a home escape plan so that everyone knows what actions to take and where to go when the alarm sounds. If a fire occurred in your home tonight, would your family be able to get out safely? It is important that everyone knows what to do and where to go when the smoke alarm sounds. It takes a few minutes to make a home fire escape plan. For more detailed information on how to make a Home Escape Plan, please visit the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshalls webpage on Fire Safety in the Home.