Public Education
Fire Safety Information for Our Community
Fire safety begins with understanding the risks and knowing how to prevent them. The Brockville Fire Department provides practical fire safety information to help residents, families, students and members of our community make informed decisions and stay safe.
Our Public Education section covers a variety of fire and life safety topics, including:
Smoke Alarms
Learn about smoke alarm requirements, proper placement, testing, maintenance and replacement.
Carbon Monoxide
Understand the dangers of carbon monoxide, where alarms are required and how to protect your household from the silent threat.
Fire Hazards
Identify common fire hazards in the home and learn simple steps to reduce the risk.
Cooking Fire Safety
Learn how to prevent cooking fires, practice safe cooking habits and respond appropriately if a cooking fire occurs.
Smoking Safety
Understand the fire risks associated with smoking and learn how to safely handle smoking materials.
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Learn about the safe use, charging and storage of lithium-ion batteries and how to recognize potential battery hazards.
Students Accomodations
Find important fire safety information for students and those living in student accomodations.