Fire/Life Safety and Education

The Division of Fire/Life Safety Education provides various public education and intervention programs for the community. The seven member team presently operates out of the Fire/Life Safety Education Centre, located at 225 Central Park Drive in the southwest corner of Chinguacousy Park in Brampton.

The Division of the Fire/Life Safety Education programs include, but are not limited to, the following:

Fire/Life Safety Education Programs

After the Fire Program

Public education officers and fire crew(s) shortly after a significant fire visits affected neighbourhoods to distribute fire safety information. Learn more about the program by downloading the After the Fire Booklet.

Book a Tour

Call or email to book your tour now and be part of this exciting and educational program. 905.458.5580 or firelife@brampton.ca

Apartment Safety Programs

Distribution of fire safety materials to residents either via drop off by property management or public information officers knocking at each unit door
Apartment fire safety presentations
Apartment fire safety displays
Workshops for property management
Program free of charge

BullEx Fire Extinguisher Program

Hands on fire extinguisher program includes a theory component followed by a hands on component.
Hands on component includes using a simulated system called the Intelligent Training System™ (I.T.S.).
The program is approximately 1 hour in length.
25 participants can be accommodated per session
Contact us for the current session cost
Theory only program is 1 hour in length and free of charge

Campaigns

Fire Prevention Week (Week of October 9th)
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (November 1 – 7)
Holiday Campaign (Month of December)

Community/Organizations Presentations

Presentations discuss eliminating home fire hazards, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and home escape planning
Each presentation design to be age appropriate
Groups include, but not limited to: day camps, church groups, Girl Guides of Canada, Scouts of Canada, senior groups, service groups, workplaces
Presentations free of charge

Elementary and Secondary School Programs

School program includes grades 1 – 12
School program either in person assemblies or virtual presentations
Secondary schools programs geared towards hospitality/cooking, career students and co-operative education courses
Program free of charge

Fire Safety Displays

Displays at various locations such as school and community events, local retailors and apartment buildings

The Arson Prevention Program for Children(TAPP-C)

TAPP-C is a program that brings together fire service and counselling professionals to help families deal effectively with children and teens involved in fire setting.
The fire service professionals educate families about fire and how to develop good fire safety practices
Counselling professionals assess the risk of continued fire involvement and help children and their families deal with issues that may contribute to fire setting
Program available to children ages 2 to 17 years of age
Program free of charge