Horse Barn Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness January 20 – 27

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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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Develop your disaster plan with this online short course on Fire & Emergency Preparedness offered by the University of Guelph.

This course is intended for horse owners, trainers, racetrack personnel, and facility owners – anyone who is interested in best practices to prevent fires in their barns/facilities and to be prepared for all manner of emergency situations.

Topics include: an overview of barn fire prevention including the top causes of barn fires and practical ways that horse owners can reduce these risks. Emergency preparedness will also be a focus including identifying potential emergency threats in your region. Register on-line here.