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Landlords’ Responsibilities for Fire Safety in Ontario

Landlords’ Responsibilities for Fire Safety in Ontario:     Who is Responsible for Fire Safety? According to the Fire Code, the owner of the property is responsible for carrying out its provisions. In the case of rental properties, this means the landlord is responsible for ensuring compliance with fire safety requirements. This includes installing and maintaining

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Director Jason Benn’s blogpost

Making the Case for Rural Water Tank Implementation       A Lifeline for Firefighting For rural properties, access to reliable water sources can make all the difference in an emergency. When wildfires or structure fires strike, having a dedicated water tank for firefighting can help protect homes, livestock, and land. Why Install a Firefighting

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After a fire occurs people often find themselves overwhelmed with where to start in dealing with the fire.  Kingston Fire & Rescue is providing a sample ‘After the Fire” manual.  Your local fire department may have a similar manual which if available would provide you with more local contact information and resources.  This manual is provided as a tool to assist you in dealing with actions which may be required following a fire occurrence.  It contains a useful checklist at the start of the manual. This manual has been compiled using information readily available on the internet from various provincial and federal agencies in Canada and the United States.


After the Fire Manual