Gravenhurst Fire Department – FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER

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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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Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Fire Prevention Officer will be responsible for the overall function of the Fire Prevention Division including inspecting premises within the Municipality for compliance with applicable legislation and taking the necessary enforcement action where required; preparing and delivering fire safety and prevention programming; conducting fire investigations and preparing and maintaining reports, records, statistics and correspondence.

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Don’t delay this opportunity closes 4:00pm on Monday, June 25, 2018.