Toronto – Toronto Fire Services, in partnership with the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, launched a lithium-ion battery public safety and education campaign called “This is Your Warning” that highlights the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices such as e-bikes. In 2023, the number of lithium-ion battery-related fires in …
Toronto – For the second consecutive time, Toronto Fire Services (TFS) has received Accredited Agency Status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Centre for Public Safety Excellence, Inc., recognizing commitment to continuous quality improvement and delivery of world-class fire protection services that meet the needs of Toronto. The City of Toronto is the largest city in …
Toronto – This week, Toronto Fire Services will celebrate Fire Prevention Week in Toronto. With a full schedule of events planned for the week, Toronto Fire Services will promote this year’s theme of “Cooking safety starts with you! Pay attention to fire prevention” to educate Torontonians on safe cooking practices. The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week began in …
Toronto – Toronto Fire Services joined the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) to launch Test Your Smoke Alarm Day at Alvin Curling Public School in Scarborough. Test Your Smoke Alarm Day marks Ontario’s first-ever day of action to promote installing and testing working smoke alarms in every home across the province and to bring attention to the importance …
