Oakville. Fire Department - Oakville - South Service Rd W - Fire Prevention Programs

Responsible for public fire safety education, inspection duties, fire investigation, code enforcement and plans review 
 
Provide fire prevention education through fire safety presentations to industry, businesses, organizations and community groups 
 
Fire Prevention Programs include:

Learn Not To Burn

• a children's safety education program 

Fire Safety for Newcomers

• a fire safety presentation to meet the language level of ESL classes

Arson Prevention Program for Children:

• offers support for families with children who play with fire 
• all calls are strictly confidential 

Home Fire Safety Awareness

• educates residents about the importance of fire safety in the home 

Sparky the Fire Dog

• makes fire prevention fun for kids

Fireworks: 

• for recreational events federal law permits sale of fireworks just seven days prior to Victoria Day and Canada Day celebrations 
• the Town of Oakville bylaw requires that any groups wishing to hold public displays obtain permission from the Fire Prevention Division to whom application in writing should be made one week prior to the event

Open Air Burning

• Contact Fire Prevention for Open air burning fire permits