Toronto Welcomes 25 New Fire Prevention Inspectors
TORONTO – Toronto Fire Services (TFS) has officially welcomed 25 new Fire Prevention Inspectors to its Community Risk Reduction Division. Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) and Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop presided over a graduation ceremony celebrating the newest recruits, who will play a crucial role in fire prevention and safety enforcement across the city.
Fire Prevention Inspectors are responsible for conducting fire safety inspections, addressing violations, and ensuring compliance with the Ontario Fire Code (OFC). Their work aligns with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA), provincial regulations, and directives from the Ontario Fire Marshal. The enforcement of the OFC is vital in reducing fire-related loss of life and property damage in Toronto.
Toronto Fire Services celebrate graduation of 25 new Community Risk Reduction Recruits
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The newly inducted inspectors bring National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) professional qualifications as Fire Inspectors and Fire and Life Safety Educators, enhancing TFS’s ability to safeguard the community. They will join the Community Risk Reduction Division, which focuses on proactive fire prevention measures as a key component of Toronto Fire Services’ operations.
Councillor Fletcher highlighted the significance of fire prevention in protecting Toronto’s residents, visitors, and businesses. “Our new fire prevention inspectors will join a team that is critical in saving lives and protecting property in Toronto,” she said. “Proactive fire prevention is an essential component of Toronto Fire Services’ overall operations, and I would like to extend my admiration and gratitude to the recruits for dedicating their professional careers to protecting Toronto residents, visitors, and businesses.”
Toronto Fire Services is the largest fire department in Canada and provides a comprehensive suite of services, including public education, fire prevention, OFC enforcement, and all-hazards emergency response. The City of Toronto is also the largest city in North America with an internationally accredited fire service under the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).
Residents interested in exploring career opportunities with Toronto Fire Services can visit the city’s recruitment website at toronto.ca. More information on emergency services is available at toronto.ca/public-safety-alerts.
