Fire Prevention
The Mission Statement for Oshawa Fire Services Fire Prevention is: to reduce the threat to life and property from fire throughout the City of Oshawa with the delivery of quality education, prevention and inspection programs.
The Fire Prevention Division is active in educating the public regarding fire safety and prevention measures, conducting fire inspections to make sure that all required fire prevention and safety measures are in place and being maintained, and conducting plans review and new construction inspections.
The Fire Prevention Division:
- Conducts inspections on a complaint or request basis
- Responds to public safety inquiries
- Delivers a Fire Safety Program/Presentation on a request basis
View more information about Oshawa Fire Services Public Education.
Fire Safety Devices
Make sure your home has working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are required on every storey and outside of all sleeping areas. Test smoke alarms monthly, change the batteries once a year, replace smoke alarms after 10 years, and develop and practice a home fire escape plan with everyone in your household.
The Ontario Fire Code now requires homes to have working carbon monoxide alarms.
View information about fire extinguishers.