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Location personnel may make arrangements for Emergency Task Force (ETF) pay duty officers by going directly to the ETF to file a pay duty request or fax a request to the Toronto Police Service Film Co-ordinator at fax number
416-808-5052.
For further information or to obtain a Pay Duty Request form call:
Toronto Police Services
416-808-5048
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Responsibilities
Only officers who are qualified police explosives technicians shall do film industry pay duties involving the supervision of explosives or the use of firearms.
In certain circumstances, rather than requiring a bomb technician, officers commonly known as P.E.T.A.s (Police Explosive Technician Assistant) might attend certain film sites where benzoyl peroxide is not being used. P.E.T.A.'s are officers who have not been fully trained as bomb technicians however are trained in proving firearms safe and using small squib devices. Under no circumstances shall a P.E.T.A. do a pay duty involving the use of high explosives including detonation "det" cord.
It is the responsibility of the Production Company to indicate at the time they make a pay duty request for ETF personnel what type of equipment is being used.
Rates are standard for all pay duty officers.
When arriving on set, it is the responsibility of the pay duty officer to ensure a valid permit has been issued and the production is operating within the permit parameters.
When arriving on set it is the responsibility of the pay duty officer to ensure that all pyro-technicians have the appropriate licensing for the effect(s) to be performed.
If a pyrotechnic plan has been submitted it is the responsibility of the pay duty officer to ensure that the plan is adhered to.
The pay duty officer must ensure that all explosives on set are properly stored and appropriate safety measures are used.
Safety Issues
All set up and rigging of SPFX must be thoroughly checked by the pay duty officer. Any safety concerns must be brought to the attention of the SPFX pyro-technician. Appropriate safety equipment and safe distances must be maintained during rigging of the effect. Use of portable radios near electric initiation devices must be closely monitored and prevented if it becomes a safety issue.
If a safety issue arises and the SPFX pyro-technician refuses to address your concerns he/she should be cautioned regarding the repercussions of both criminal and civil liability. Further your concerns should be brought to the attention of the 1st A.D. and the on set safety officer or union rep.
The pay duty officer must be satisfied that the gun handler has all the appropriate permits and licences for any weapons he/she brings on set.
All firearms and ammunition must be checked by the pay duty officer before being used on set. Improper use of weapons on set must be addressed immediately by the pay duty officer.
When a firearm is being used, cast and crew must use all necessary protective equipment.
Prior to gunfire or explosions going off, the police radio room must be notified. In the case of an explosion Toronto Fire Services must also be notified.
The pay duty officer must ensure that adequate safety equipment and/or personnel are on set to handle any emergency situation arising from the use of firearms, explosives or pyrotechnics on set.
If an accident occurs on set the pay duty officer shall ensure that prompt medical attention is provided.
Personal Injury
If there is personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of firearms, pyrotechnics or explosives the scene should be treated as a crime scene. The on-call explosive technician must be notified and will attend if the circumstances dictate. For all serious injury or fatality the O.I.C. (Officer in Charge) of the explosive section must be notified.
Criminal Charges
If criminal charges are warranted the divisional C.I.B. (Criminal Investigation Branch) should be contacted and requested to attend the scene.
A full TPS 649 (Toronto Police Services) must be completed in addition to any other reports outlining the details of the occurrence and submitted to the Unit Commander ETF. An Incident report must be submitted and the appropriate agencies notified for any on set accident.
It is strongly recommended that when on set Pay Duty Officers are readily recognisable as a police officer.
If there is a problem with the ETF attending or not attending the set, the location manager should deal directly with ETF.
SPFX pyrotechnics/letter of intent form
The SPFX pyrotechnics/letter of intent form must be filled out by the Pyrotechnician when using SPFX explosives / pyrotechnics on film sets in the City of Toronto..
Download the SPFX pyrotechnics/letter of intent form
(PDF 186Kb)
Please fax this form, your site plan and MSDS sheet(s) to:
Toronto Film & Television Office
Fax #: 416-392-0675
Toronto Fire Service
Fax #: 416-338-9527
ETF
Fax #: 416-808-3802
*Fax Alert*
Sending personal information by fax is not a secure means of transmission. It is recommended that you complete and return any forms in our printed guide by regular mail to: Film & Television Office, Main Floor, Rotunda North, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2.
Sufficient lead time is essential. If any large format pyro work is requested, application should be submitted 72 hours before filming is to begin. Applications submitted without sufficient lead time may be denied without recourse.
Blast pressure analysis or demonstration of the effect for SPFX/ pryrotechnics or gunfire may be required prior to a permit being issued.
All Paid Duty requests must be processed through the Central Paid Duty Office - Tel # 416-808-5048
SPFX firearms and blank gunfire/letter of intent form
The SPFX firearms and blank gunfire/letter of intent form must be filled out by the gun handler when firearms and blank gunfire is used on film sets in the City of Toronto.
Download the SPFX firearms and blank gunfire/letter of intent form (PDF 168Kb)
Please fax this forms to:
Toronto Film & Television Office
Fax #: 416-392-0675
ETF
Fax #: 416-808-3802
Sufficient lead time is essential. If any large format pyro work is requested, application should be submitted 72 hours before filming is to begin. Applications submitted without sufficient lead time may be denied without recourse.
Note: You may also be requested to fax a site plan and MSDS sheet(s). ETS will advise you.
The decision on the need for ETF supervision when an air capsule gun is used will be determined on a case-by-case basis by ETF.
Demonstration of the effect for gunfire may be required prior to a permit being issued.
All Paid Duty requests must be processed through the Central Paid Duty Office - Tel # 416-808-7880
SPFX squibs only/letter of intent form
The SPFX squibs only/letter of intent form must be filled out by the Pyrotechnician when squibs for bullet hits only are used on film sets in the City of Toronto.
Download the SPFX squibs only/letter of intent form
(PDF 176Kb)
Please fax this forms to:
Toronto Film & Television Office
Fax #: 416-392-0675
ETF
Fax #: 416-808-3802
Sufficient lead time is essential. If any large format pyro work is requested, application should be submitted 72 hours before filming is to begin. Applications submitted without sufficient lead time may be denied without recourse.
All Paid Duty requests must be processed through the Central Paid Duty Office - Tel # 416-808-7880
Related material:
Toronto Police Services
Safety guidelines
Download the SPFX pay duty guidelines (PDF 278Kb)
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