Fire Safety Public Education Services

Updates to the Ontario Fire Code took effect on January 1, 2026. Take action now to enhance safety.

 

Would you like to learn about fire safety? You can have a Toronto Fire Services Public Educator visit your school, educational group, community group, business or resident’s association in the City of Toronto to share information about fire prevention, detection and escape.

When calling or emailing, please provide the following information:

  • Your contact information, including name and telephone number
  • The name of the group or organization
  • The address where the presentation would take place
  • The approximate number of people that would attend
  • Any specific fire safety information needs
  • A suggested date and time, keeping in mind that a presentation can take one to two hours depending on the group and at least three weeks notice would be appreciated.

For details regarding this free service, please contact the Toronto Fire Services Public Education Section.

For general fire safety information please see the Safety Tips & Prevention section.

Steps to Safety – A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults.

This program helps older adults learn how to stay safe in their home. Topics include:

  • Preventing a fire from happening
  • The placement and need for smoke and CO alarms
  • Escape planning for special needs
  • Fire safety in high rise buildings
  • Causes of home fires
  • Eliminating nuisance alarms
  • Calling for help (how, when, from and where) and much more

For details regarding this free service, please contact the Toronto Fire Services Public Education Section and provide the following information:

  • Your contact information, including name and telephone number
  • The name of the group or organization
  • The address where the presentation would take place
  • The approximate number of people that would attend
  • A suggested date and time and at least three weeks notice would be appreciated

Learn Not to Burn® is a comprehensive fire safety curriculum for use in schools. Developed by the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA has created this program to reach preschoolers through grade two students. It presents fire safety messages using classroom lessons, activities and home connections. It provides you with maximum flexibility so that it can be taught as a stand-alone fire safety unit or easily integrated into language arts lessons. Throughout the program, you can invite the local fire department into the classroom to support the lessons.

For details regarding this free service, please contact the Toronto Fire Services Public Education Section.

Learn Not to Burn Preschool Program

Toronto Fire Services Public Educators can provide tailored presentations to meet the language level of the LINC or ESL class requesting a presentation.

For details regarding this free service, please contact Toronto Fire Services Public Education Section and provide the following information:

  • Your contact information, including name and telephone number
  • The name of the group or organization
  • The address where the presentation would take place
  • The approximate number of people that would attend
  • A suggested date and time, keeping in mind that a presentation can take one to two hours depending on the group and three weeks notice would be appreciated

View fire safety pamphlets in multiple languages.

Toronto Fire Service Public Educators can provide Fire and Life Safety presentations or host event booths at secondary schools.

For details regarding this free service, please contact Toronto Fire Services Public Education Section and provide the following information:

  • Your contact information, including name and telephone number
  • The name of the school or organization
  • The address where the presentation would take place
  • The approximate number of people that would attend
  • A suggested date and time and at least three weeks notice would be appreciated