Fire Suppresion Division

The Fire Suppression Division provides emergency response services to protect lives, property and the environment throughout the City of Brockville. Firefighters respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from two strategically located fire stations.

The Division responds to a wide range of emergency incidents, including structure fires, vehicle fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle collisions, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues and other emergencies that may threaten life, property or the environment.

Firefighters are trained and equipped to quickly assess emergency situations, establish appropriate incident priorities and take action to protect occupants, responders and the community. Crews work closely with other emergency services and agencies when incidents require a coordinated response.

In addition to emergency response, firefighters participate in ongoing training to maintain and enhance their skills in fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical care, hazardous materials response and incident management. Regular training helps ensure crews are prepared to respond safely and effectively to a wide range of emergencies.

The Fire Suppression Division also supports community safety through public education initiatives, community events and emergency preparedness programs.  Through emergency reponse, ongoing training and community involvement, the Division works to protect Brockville and help make it a safer place to live, work and visit.

Fire Prevention Division

The Fire Prevention Division plays an important role in protecting lives, property and environment of the Brockville community through fire prevention, public education, inspections and enforcement.

The Division is responsible for administering and enforcing the Ontario Fire Code, the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, applicable provisions of the Ontario Building Code and other relevant legislation, regulations and standards. Through inspections and enforcement activities, the Division works to identify and address fire and life safety hazards and help ensure that buildings throughout the community meet applicable requirements.

Fire inspections are conducted on a regular basis and may also be initiated in response to complaints, requests from property owners, legal and insurance professionals, mortage agents and other agencies.

Public education is another importants component of fire prevention. The Division works with residents, businesses, community organizations and other groups to promote fire safety, emergency preparedness and measures that can help prevent fires and reduce the risk of injury and property loss.

The Division also conducts fire investigations to determine the origin, cause and circumstances of fires. Information gathered through these investigations helps identify trends and hazards, supports enforcement activities and assists in developing targeted fire prevention and public education initiatives to reduce the risk of future fires.

Through education, enforcement, investigation and community engagement, the Fire Prevention Division works to make Brockville a safer place to live, work and visit.

Communication Division

The Communications Division provides critical communications and dispatch services for the Brockville Fire Department and surrounding fire departments.

Communications personnel are responsible for receiving emergency information, gathering important details, dispatching the appropriate resources and providing crews with accurate information to support an effective emergency response.

Dispatchers remain an essential link between the public, responding firefighters and other emergency services throughout an incident. They coordinate additional resources when required and communicate with police, paramedic services, utilities and other agencies as directed by the Incident Commander.

The Communications Division also maintains detailed records of emergency incidents, including call information, dispatched resources and responding units. Accurate documentation and timely communication are essential to supporting safe and coordinated emergency operations.

In addition to fire and emergency communications, the Division provides after-hours call and paging services for various City of Brockville departments. This service helps ensure that after-hours requests involving municipal services are directed to the appropriate personnel when assistance is required.

Through professionalism, accuracy and effective communication, the Communications Division plays an important role in supporting emergency responders and serving the Brockville community.

Training Division

The Training Division is responsible for developing, coordinating and maintaining the training programs that support the Brockville Fire Department’s operational readiness and professional development.

Firefighters participate in ongoing training to maintain their knowledge, skills and abilities across a wide range of emergency response disciplines. Training includes firefighting operations, technical rescue, emergency medical response, hazardous materials, incident management, fire prevention and other areas essential to effective emergency response.

The Division works to ensure that training programs reflect current legislation, industry standards, operational practices and emerging risks. It coordinates regular training, practical exercises and competency assessments to help ensure personnel are prepared to safely and effectively respond to the diverse emergencies encountered in our community.

The Training Division also supports the professional development of department personnel and assists in delivering fire safety and emergency response training to external organizations and community partners when appropriate.

Through continuous training and development, the Training Division helps ensure that Brockville Fire Department personnel are prepared, capable and equipped to provide a high standard of service to the community.