Fire Prevention
Brian Maltby
Division Chief
The City of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services are truly leaders and innovators in the field of Fire Prevention. Under the supervision of Division Chief Maltby, this division is recognized as one of the most progressive and respected in the country. The division consists of a Division Chief, and two Assistant Division Chiefs, one administrative assistant, and 12 Fire Prevention Officers
With most of the public education responsibilities and related programs handled by our Division of Fire/Life Safety Education, our Fire Prevention Officers are able to concentrate more fully on the critical tasks of fire code inspection and enforcement and fire investigation. This has resulted in making our city a much safer place in which to live and work.
The duties of this division are as follows:
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Code Enforcement
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By-Law Enforcement
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Public Education
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Plans Examination
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Fire Safety Consulting (limited)
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Fire Investigation
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Public Relations
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Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario inspections
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Occupant Load Calculations
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Issuance of Burning Permits
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Firework Permits
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Records Maintenance
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Computer Training
This division is located at our Fire/Life Safety Education Centre, however each fire station has at least one Fire Prevention Officer assigned to it. These officers work directly from these stations. This has led to a more direct involvement between firefighting personnel and fire prevention, and any issues which are of concern to the fire crews are quickly dealt with. This team approach is one reason for the success of our fire prevention efforts.
Each and every Fire Prevention Officer is highly trained in at least one specialized area. We have officers that are experts in fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, plans examination, wood energy technology, fire investigation, computer technology, and many other areas of fire protection technology. Most of our officers have come from the private sector, and they have brought a wealth of knowledge and experience with them.
One of the more recent innovations has been to provide each officer with a laptop computer and printer. Work is in progress to construct a mobile work station in every fire prevention vehicle to allow for more efficiency while on-site.
Another unique program, which was implemented by FPO Mike Roess, was the construction of a sprinkler demonstration trailer. This apparatus is used extensively to educate both industry and the general public on the benefits of properly installed and maintained sprinkler systems. Mike was instrumental in getting donations and materials for our sprinkler demonstration unit. For further information, please contact Mike Roess.
Watch for our Business Section, coming soon, with valuable information for business and industry in Brampton.
Business and commercial property owners, please use the following guide to understand your responsibilities under the Ontario Fire Code for maintenance of fire protection equipment.
Please view this page for important information regarding "Part 4" of the Ontario Fire Code, which deals with the storage of flammable liquids.
This page is still being developed. Please come back often and check for more valuable information. If you have any questions about Fire Prevention, please contact Division Chief Malby Use our contact page to locate specific Fire Prevention Officers.
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