Fire Prevention and Public Education
Fire and life safety education is an important element of Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services to increase awareness of the need for smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and home escape planning, subsequently reducing the risk and impact of fires in our municipality.
The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for inspections, investigations, plan reviews, and public education.
The minimum acceptable level of service is identified in a Public Fire Safety Guideline issued by the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management.
Autumn Safety
During the cooler months and upcoming holidays, Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like you to stay safe and review these safety tips:
Halloween Safety |
This Halloween Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind residents of these safety tips:
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Thanksgiving Safety |
The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home. Follow these tips for a fire safe Thanksgiving:
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RV and Cottage Safety |
The cooler weather is upon us and this fall Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services wants everyone to remember these tips as you start to close your RV or Cottage for the winter:
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Back to School Safety |
The time of year has come when students are returning to school. Students of all ages should follow these fire safety tips at home or in their apartments/dorms:
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Preparing for wildfires
To better prepare for a wildfire event, make sure that you know the risks specific to your community, geography, and region, and that you and the members of your household are prepared so that you'll know exactly what to do if a wildfire is possible in your area.
Find out what to do before, during and after a wildfire and how you can protect your home and loved ones.
Current Ontario wildfire activity and restrictions
Wildland fire activity in Ontario is tracked, monitored and managed by the Provincial Government. Find out more about fire activity and view the new and active fire situation and restricted fire zones map.
Core Services for Fire Prevention Division
The core services that must be provided are a simplified risk assessment, a smoke alarm program, distribution of fire safety education material to residents and inspections upon complaint or when requested to assist with code compliance.

Find out about smoke alarm installation, maintenance, and testing in your home.

Learn about this home fire safety awareness program that helps to keep our community safe.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms are required in all homes. Learn about why you need CO alarms on all floors.

Building fire inspections are based on mandated inspections, complaints, requests and routine inspections. Building permit plans are reviewed for fire protection equipment to confirm compliance with the Ontario Building Code and referenced standards.