It's up to you! Every person is responsible for their own fire safety. It is everyone's responsibility to implement and practise the three lines of defence against fire: Prevention, Detection, Escape.
Working smoke alarms provide those precious seconds you and your family need to safely escape, and working carbon monoxide alarms will alert you when dangerous levels of what is referred to “silent killer.”
Visit the Fire Safety Education & Awareness page to learn about our fire safety programs for all ages.
Prevention, Detection, Escape
It is everyone's responsibility to implement and practise the three lines of defence against fire: Prevention, Detection, Escape.
Business Owner Responsibilities
Business owners are responsible for the maintenance of their space and for ensuring the business operates with respect to fire safety.
Homeowner Responsibilities
In addition to practising the three lines of defence against fire—Prevention, Detection, Escape—homeowners have added safety responsibilities.
Landlord Responsibilities
Under the Ontario Fire Code, landlords have certain responsibilities when it comes to fire safety within rental dwellings and can be charged with offences.
Tenant Responsibilities
Tenants have their own set of fire safety responsibilities under the Ontario Fire Code and can be charged with offences.
Student Responsibilities
Moving into off-campus housing is an exciting time, but it’s also a time to reflect on your new residence’s safety.
