Canada Post strike interrupts mail service
Canada Post is currently on strike which affects mail service to and from the Municipality of Kincardine. Residents will still need to make payments on their accounts during this time. Please check our other payment options or visit us at the Municipal Administration Centre to pay in-person.
Canada Post is currently on strike which affects mail service to and from the Municipality of Kincardine. Residents will still need to make payments on their accounts during this time. Please check our other payment options or visit us at the Municipal Administration Centre to pay in-person.
Fire prevention is an incredibly important part of our Fire and Emergency Services team. We respond to public fire safety inquiries, conduct fire inspections, enforce the Ontario Fire Code, and deliver public education programs to our community.
If you'd like to connect with us about fire prevention, send us an e-mail or call 519-396-2141.
We provide a variety of services to our community to help keep you safe and prepared.
Fire extinguisher training can be provided upon request to industry, workplace, or community groups.
The presentation involved an environmentally friendly extinguisher prop, real fire, and allows for a hands-on experience teaching the effective use of a fire extinguisher.
Please contact us at 519-396-2141 for the cost associated with this training and to book a time.
The Municipality of Kincardine does have a By-law regulating the sale, storage, display, and discharge of fireworks within the community.
Please take a few moments to read the Fireworks By-law, and remember that any unlawful use of fireworks are subject to a fine under the Public Nuisance By-law.
Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services relies on a security key lock box system to enter a property quickly and safely during an emergency response.
Property owners may purchase a lock box device ad mount them near the building's main entrance. They should only contain keys for the main lobby entrance, common areas, roof access, stairwells, firefighters' elevator, or other public areas of the building.
If you would like to purchase a lock box, contact us at 519-396-2141 and one will be provided for a fee.
Once installed on your building, fire department staff will lock the provided keys within the lock box and update our systems with the location and what keys are within.
When emergency responders are on scene and come to a locked entry, they will check with the records to see if there is a lock box and where it's located.
By participating in the program and having keys in a tamper-resistant box near the main entry and in a visible location, it reduces the need for a forced entry in the event of an emergency and any damage that could cause.
Following their use during an emergency, keys are returned and resecured.
Key lock boxes are never used to gain non-emergency access to a building unless the building owner, manager, or agent is present.
Fire prevention through public education is a priority to the Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services.
We deliver fire prevention and public safety messages and promote safer behaviours through various types of public engagement, from in-school sessions to series on social media, and more.
Often our development of content and programming is based on identified community risks.
You're always welcome to drop by Kincardine's Fire Station 12 for a station tour!
They're conducted by on-duty firefighters or, if you'd like to bring through a larger group, please make sure you're calling the station at 519-396-2141 in advance to book a time for your visit.
Remember: our on-duty firefighters may need to leave on short notice to respond to an emergency call, even during scheduled tour times.
Fire Inspections
Inspections of properties mut be done, or arranged for, when:
Any inspection conducted must include notification of the property owner or responsible person and appropriate follow-up with enforcement, if necessary.
A fire code inspection can be initiated by making a “formal request" or by the Fire Prevention Officer. During the inspection, the property owner will be shown the violations to the fire code, if any, and directed to correct these violations.
A Fire Safety Inspection Report, Inspection Order, or other written recommendations will be provided to detail daily, weekly, monthly, and annual fire provisions and equipment maintenance requirements. The fire department and property owner can also work effectively together to resolve any compliance issue.
Please note that if the property inspection is for a sale of real estate there will be a fee as well as a signed document stating if any deficiencies are found under the Ontario Fire Code that they will be rectified by the owner in a timely manner.
Licensed child care programs, whether home-based child care associated with a licensed agency, or centre-based child care, must meet and maintain provincial standards. These standards are set out in the Day Nurseries Act.
The standards help program operators to meet the health, safety, and developmental needs of the children in their care. The Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services provides Home Day Care Inspections of child care facilities to assess the fire and life safety of a building. Contact us at 519-524-2141 for details on the inspection process and fees.
Information in the property file is made available in response to a written request for a property file search. A property file is the Department's physical record held in respect of a specific property and contains a limited amount of information relevant to a property. It may also contain:
File search requests can be made in writing with proof of permission from the property owner. There are fees associated with these requests.
Being prepared for an emergency is very important, particularly when it comes to fire safety. Make sure you've taken time to look into the following and, if you need any assistance, reach out to us at 519-396-2141.
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms
If your carbon monoxide (CO) or smoke alarm sounds, all members of your home should leave immediately and call 9-1-1 from outside. Don't go back inside until Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services has inspected, identified the source of the problem, and any corrections have been made.
Always, in case of fire or emergency, call 9-1-1.
There are several types of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms that all must meet a standard before they can be sold on retail shelves. Electricity or battery, or a mix of both can power alarms.
Many alarms have a pause feature, which you can use to silence an alarm for a brief period. Smoke alarms with high decibel alarms or strobe lights are available for the hearing impaired.
Dual smoke and carbon monoxide are also available.
Smoke alarms are required on every floor and outside all bedrooms. Carbon monoxide alarms are also required adjacent to all bedrooms if you have any fuel fired appliances or an attached garage. For the best level of protection, install alarms inside every bedroom.
The life span of smoke alarms is typically 10 years from when it was manufactured (battery and hard wired). A carbon monoxide alarm's life span is typically 7 years from date of activation. Always refer to manufacturer's instructions for an accurate date.
Since smoke rises, smoke alarms are typically installed on the ceiling or highest point. To know exactly where you should be installing a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm, refer to the manufacturer's instructions that came with the alarm.
If you are having issues with false alarms due to steam or smoke coming from kitchens or bathrooms, install a ‘photoelectric' smoke alarm instead of an ‘ionized' smoke alarm. Never disable an alarm.
Homeowners must install and maintain smoke alarms on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas. They must maintain carbon monoxide alarms if needed as well.
Landlords must also comply with the same law as homeowners, installing and maintaining smoke alarms and CO alarms for their tenants. Tenants must contact their landlord if they do not have the required smoke alarms or CO alarms, or if they need maintenance. It is against the law for a tenant to tamper with a smoke alarm or a carbon monoxide alarm.
Stay safe by following our smoke/CO alarm safety checklist:
Fire Safety Plan and Home Escape Plan
The Fire Safety Plan ensures the effective use of life safety features in a building, to protect people from fire. The required Fire Safety Plan should be designed to suit the resources of each individual building or complex. Below is a Guideline to assist you in creating your Fire Safety Plan.
Emergency Planning is mandated by the Ontario Fire Code and the requirements within apply to, but not limited to, the following buildings containing any of the following:
If you are unsure whether your business or building requires a Fire Safety Plan or if you have any questions regarding Fire Safety Plans. Please contact us at 519-396-2141.
You should also be thinking about having an escape plan at home and ensuring everyone in your home knows what to do in case of the sounding of alarms. The basic elements of a home escape plan include:
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The Municipality of Kincardine
1475 Concession 5, R.R.
#5, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6
Phone: 519-396-3468
F.: 519-396-8288
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