Burlington. Fire Department
Site: Burlington Fire Headquarters
Service: Public Fire Inspections & Fire Safety Education Programs
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Record #:
BTN0869
Last Full Update:
09 Aug 2022
Memos and Bulletins
| Public Comments | The provincial smoke alarm law requires owners, and landlords of rental properties, to install and maintain smoke alarms on all levels of the home
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Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-637-8207 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-213-3609 |
| After Hours Phone | Dispatch 905-637-8253 |
| Fax | 905-333-1570 |
| firedepartment@burlington.ca | |
| Website | www.burlington.ca/en/fire-and-emergency-services/fire-department.aspx |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurlingtonFireDept/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BurlingtonFire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BurlingtonFirePubEd |
| Primary Contact | Patricia Bednarski, Public Education Officer; Email: patricia.bednarski@burlington.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Colin Lahey, Chief Fire Prevention Officer; Email: colin.lahey@burlington.ca |
Agency Information
| Funding | City / Town |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Burlington Fire Department has a number of public programs to promote fire safety: Fire Inspection City of Burlington is divided into seven inspection areas, one per fire station * a Fire Inspector works from an office located in most urban fire stations * primary role of the Inspector is to enforce the minimum life safety standards of the Ontario Fire Code within all buildings in their jurisdiction * other duties include responding to fire safety complaints from the public, special event inspections, inspections for special licensing (e.g., daycare centres, liquor licensing) * also deliver public education presentations Alarm Assistance Program * offered to Burlington homeowners over the age of 65 or residents with a disability that prevents them from maintaining their home's smoke and carbon monoxide alarms * for people with no support network or agencies available to assist * call 905-637-8207 ext 6236 Apartment Fire Safety Community Outreach Program * geared to residents living in Burlington's apartment/condo buildings * educates residents about how to prevent the most common causes of building fires (unattended cooking and careless smoking) and create awareness of the importance of personal escape planning TAPP-C Program * created by the Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario and the Centre for Addition and Mental Health with a goal of reducing the risk of fire-setting among children and youth in the community * targets children/youth at risk of setting fires and makes education and counseling resources available * delivered locally through partnerships with the Halton District School Board, Halton Regional Police Service, Children's Aid Society, The Reach Out Centre for Kids and other regional fire departments Public Safety Education Presentations Firefighters and/or Fire Prevention staff are available to deliver fire safety talks to enhance curriculum-based learning objectives Burlington Fire Station Tours Available upon request * call any Burlington fire station to schedule a visit |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Maple Ave and Fairview St |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Fire Prevention Information ; Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Programs |