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Kincardine Fire & Emergency Services is a two station team providing education, prevention, fire, rescue and emergency response for the Municipality of Kincardine.

08/06/2026

🚨 KNOW THE LAW: Part 2
Landlord Responsibilities

Fire safety is more than installing alarms. Under the Ontario Fire Code, landlords are responsible for ensuring smoke and carbon monoxide alarms remain in good working order.

Landlords must:
➡️ Test alarms at least once a year.
➡️ Test alarms after every change in tenancy.
➡️ Test alarms after replacing batteries.
➡️ Test alarms following electrical work on the alarm circuit.
➡️ Provide tenants with the manufacturer's instructions.

Failure to meet these requirements can result in charges under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.

Questions? Contact Fire Prevention Officer, Scott Thomson at (519) 385-0527

Know the Law. Protect Your Tenants. Prevent Tragedy.

07/30/2026

🚨 KNOW THE LAW: Part 1
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

If you own a rental property in Ontario, you're responsible for ensuring smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and maintained in accordance with the Ontario Fire Code.

Smoke alarms are required:
➡️ Outside every sleeping area.
➡️ On every storey of the home.
➡️ In certain sleeping rooms and other locations as required by the Fire Code.

Carbon monoxide alarms are required when a rental unit contains a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or is adjacent to an attached garage.

Questions? Contact Fire Prevention Officer, Scott Thomson at (519) 385-0527

Know the Law. Protect Your Tenants. Prevent Tragedy.

07/22/2026

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives! But when nuisance alarms happen too often, people may be tempted to disable them, putting themselves and their families at risk. The good news is that most nuisance alarms can be prevented with proper placement and regular maintenance.

One way to reduce nuisance alarms is to install alarms in the right locations:
➡️At least 10 feet (3 m) away from cooking appliances.
➡️Avoid installing smoke alarms directly outside bathrooms, where steam can trigger false alarms.

If an alarm sounds:
➡️ Never remove the battery or unplug the alarm.
➡️ Use the silence button if your alarm has one.
➡️ Vent the area by opening windows or using fans.
➡️ Safely investigate the cause of the alarm.

If you're experiencing repeated nuisance alarms, it's a sign that something needs attention. Don't ignore it.

A properly working smoke or carbon monoxide alarm can save your life.

Questions? Contact Fire Prevention Officer, Scott Thomson at (519) 385-0527

07/14/2026

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives! But when nuisance alarms happen too often, people may be tempted to disable them, putting themselves and their families at risk. The good news is that most nuisance alarms can be prevented with proper placement and regular maintenance.

One way to reduce nuisance alarms is to keep your alarms maintained:
➡️Test alarms every month.
➡️Replace batteries at least once a year, or when the alarm chirps.
➡️Vacuum alarm vents every six months to remove dust and insects.
➡️Replace smoke alarms every 10 years.
➡️Replace carbon monoxide alarms according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically every 5 to 10 years.

If an alarm sounds:
➡️ Never remove the battery or unplug the alarm.
➡️ Use the silence button if your alarm has one.
➡️ Vent the area by opening windows or using fans.
➡️ Safely investigate the cause of the alarm.

If you're experiencing repeated nuisance alarms, it's a sign that something needs attention. Don't ignore it.

A properly working smoke or carbon monoxide alarm can save your life.

Questions? Contact Fire Prevention Officer, Scott Thomson at (519) 385-0527

07/08/2026

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives! But when nuisance alarms happen too often, people may be tempted to disable them, putting themselves and their families at risk. The good news is that most nuisance alarms can be prevented with proper placement and regular maintenance.

One way to reduce nuisance alarms is to choose the right type of smoke alarm:
➡️Photoelectric smoke alarms are less sensitive to cooking smoke and steam, making them a good choice for kitchens and hallways.
➡️Ionization smoke alarms respond quickly to fast-burning fires but may be more likely to sound during cooking.

If an alarm sounds:
➡️ Never remove the battery or unplug the alarm.
➡️ Use the silence button if your alarm has one.
➡️ Vent the area by opening windows or using fans.
➡️ Safely investigate the cause of the alarm.

If you're experiencing repeated nuisance alarms, it's a sign that something needs attention. Don't ignore it.

A properly working smoke or carbon monoxide alarm can save your life.

Questions? Contact Fire Prevention Officer, Scott Thomson at (519) 385-0527

06/26/2026

🔥 BBQ Safety Tips

Summer is BBQ season, and a few simple precautions can help keep everyone safe.

➡️ Always grill outdoors in a well-ventilated area
➡️ Keep your grill at least 10 feet from homes, garages, and other structures
➡️ Clean your grill regularly to prevent grease and fat buildup
➡️ Keep a fire extinguisher or spray bottle of water nearby
➡️ Never leave a grill unattended while in use
➡️ Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill

Have a safe summer and enjoy grilling responsibly!

Questions? Contact Fire Prevention Officer, Scott Thomson at (519) 385-0527

06/02/2026

🚗Support Your Local Firefighters

The Kincardine Firefighters Association is hosting a Car Wash in support of your local firefighters.

➡️ Sunday, June 7
➡️ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
➡️ Kincardine Fire Hall, 127 Mahood-Johnston Drive
➡️ Admission by donation

🚒 Stop by, get your vehicle cleaned, and help support a great cause!

05/12/2026

🔥 Planning a burn? Here’s what you need to know in Kincardine

The Municipality of Kincardine’s Burning By-law helps keep everyone safe. Before you light anything, here’s a quick guide:

🔥 Types of burning:
• Recreational Burning (residential & non-residential)
• Open Air Burning – Brush (non-residential only)
• Agricultural Burning (contact Fire Department)
• Special Occurrence Burning (contact Fire Department)

📝 Permits required
A burn permit is required for all burning in the Municipality.
Cost: $20.66

🌐 All permits must follow the specific rules outlined during the application process.

📞 Having trouble with the online system?
Contact Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services at 519-396-2141

Stay safe and burn responsibly 💛

Learn more and apply for your permit: www.kincardine.ca/our-services/applications-licences-and-permits/burn-permits

05/09/2026

Emergency Preparedness Week - Stay Informed 📢

Being prepared together means being able to receive timely information on what is happening and what you need to do.

Make sure you can get emergency alerts fast:

➡️ Kincardine Alert (RAVE) – local emergency notifications
Sign up: www.kincardine.ca/our-services/fire-and-emergency/emergency-preparedness/

➡️ ALERT FM radios – work during power and internet outages
Available within 10 km of Bruce Power through your CEMC

➡️ Public alerting sirens – used for nuclear-related emergencies
Located within 3 km of Bruce Power

➡️ Alert Ready – national alerts to your phone, TV, and radio

➡️ Environment Canada – official weather warnings
www.weather.gc.ca/

➡️ Hydro One outage map
www.hydroone.com/power-outages-and-safety/stormcentre-outage-map

➡️ Westario outage map
utilityoutagemap.com/westariopower

Layer your alerts so you never miss critical information.

Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out to your local emergency management team:
[email protected]

Address

127 Mahood-Johnston Drive
Kincardine, ON
N2Z3A2

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15193962141

Website

http://www.kincardine.ca/

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