Fire Safety & Emergency Prepardness
- Master Fire Plan
The City of Markham initiated the Master Fire Plan (MFP) study as part of its comprehensive community planning initiatives to mange the projected growth within the municipality over the next ten-year period. The plan includes recommendations to address both short-term and long-term strategies for the municipality, consistent with the master fire plan process outlined within the Office of the Fire Marshal, Ontario’s (OFM), Shaping Fire-Safe Communities initiative.
- Master Fire Plan [PDF]
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Brochures (English)
- Are You Safe? (PDF) – Learn where to place carbon monoxide detectors, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers.
- About Carbon Monoxide (PDF) – Learn about carbon monoxide and how to protect your home.
- Carbon Monoxide Safety (PDF)
Brochures (Chinese)
Videos (English)
- Installing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Testing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Maintaining Your Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Replacing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Carbon Monoxide Detector Battery Back-Up
Videos (Cantonese & Mandarin)
- Installing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Testing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Maintaining Your Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Replacing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Carbon Monoxide Detector Battery Back-Up
Videos (Farsi)
- Installing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Testing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Maintaining Your Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Replacing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Carbon Monoxide Detector Battery Back-Up
Videos (Greek)
- Changing the Battery in a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Installing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Testing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Videos (Turkish)
- About a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Testing a Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Maintaining Your Carbon Monoxide Detector
Videos (Russian)
Videos (American Sign Language)
- Fire Extinguishers
Brochures (English)
- Fire Extinguishers [PDF]
Brochures (Chinese)
- 10 Fire Safety Tips [PDF]
- Babysitters & Fire Safety [PDF]
- Fire Extinguishers [PDF]
- Fire in the Sky [PDF]
- Fire Safety in the Kitchen [PDF]
Videos (English)
- Where to Put Fire Extinguishers
- How to Operate a Fire Extinguisher
- How to Maintain a Fire Extinguisher
- How to Replace a Fire Extinguisher
Videos (Chinese)
- How to Operate a Fire Extinguisher
- How to Maintain a Fire Extinguisher
- How to Replace a Fire Extinguisher
Videos (Farsi)
- How to Operate a Fire Extinguisher
- How to Maintain a Fire Extinguisher
- How to Replace a Fire Extinguisher
Videos (Greek)
Videos (Turkish)
Videos (Russian)
Videos (American Sign Language)
- Smoke Alarms
Brochures (English)
- Are You Safe? (PDF) – Learn where to place carbon monoxide detectors, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers.
- About Smoke Alarms (PDF) – Learn about smoke alarms and how to protect your home.
- Smoke Alarms (PDF)
Videos (English)
- How to Install a Smoke Alarm
- How to Change the Battery in a Smoke Alarm
- How Long Does a Smoke Alarm Last
- How to Test a Smoke Alarm
- How to Replace a Smoke Alarm
Watch the latest videos from Markham Fire and Emergency Services here.
Videos (Farsi)
- How to Install a Smoke Alarm
- How to Maintain a Smoke Alarm
- How Long Does a Smoke Alarm Last
- How to Test a Smoke Alarm
- How to Replace a Smoke Alarm
Videos (Greek)
- How to Install a Smoke Alarm
- How to Maintain a Smoke Alarm
- How Long Does a Smoke Alarm Last?
- How to Test a Smoke Alarm
Videos (Tamil)
Videos (Russian)
Videos (Turkish)
Videos (American Sign Language)
- Fire Safety at Home
Brochures (English)
- Home Fire Escape Plan (PDF)
- Fire Safety in Tall Buildings (PDF)
- Cooking Fire Safety Information (PDF)
- Babysitters and Fire Safety (PDF)
- Candles – Fire Safety (PDF)
- Student Living – Fire Safety Check Sheet (PDF)
- Fire Generator Safety (PDF)
Videos (English)
Reading Recommendations for Kids (English)
Videos (Farsi)
Videos (Greek)
Videos (Tamil)
Videos (Turkish)
- BBQ Safety Tips
- BBQ Safety Tips 2
- Propane BBQ Safety Tips
- Candles – Fire Safety Tips
- Candles – Fire Safety Tips 2
Videos (American Sign Language)
- Home Escape Planning
- Important Fire Safety Information
- How to Avoid Fires & Other Hazards in the Kitchen
- Electrical Safety at Home
It is important to protect yourself and your home from electrical hazards. Here are some tips to keep your home safe.
Set yourself up for safety
Don't overload outlets
Unplug appliances when not in use to save energy and reduce risk of shock and fire
Regularly inspect electrical cords and extension cords for damage
Extension cords should only be used on a temporary basis
Never plug a space heater or fan into an extension cord or power strip. Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room
Never run cords under rugs, carpets, doors or windows
Make sure cords do not become tripping hazards
Keep paper and other potential combustibles at least 3 feet away from space heaters or other heat sources such as the furnace or fireplace
Use proper wattage for lamps and lighting
Make sure your home has working smoke alarms installed on every level of the home and inside and outside of sleeping areas. Test them monthly and replace the batteries at least once a year. Units should be replaced every 10 years
- Home Fire Sprinkler Safety
Home fire sprinklers provide affordable, reliable and effective protection for you and your family. Here are some fast facts:
- Fires are fast. They can become deadly in less than three minutes
- New houses burn just as often as old houses, and are sometimes more deadly because of the use of modern building materials
- Home fire sprinklers can contain and may even extinguish a fire in less time than it would take the fire department to arrive on the scene
- Ninety per cent of fires are contained by the operation of just one home fire sprinkler
- Home fire sprinklers use only a fraction of the water that’s used by fire department hoses
Learn more by visiting the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Canada website
- Fire Safety for People with Special Needs
- Fire Safety at Work
Brochures (English)
Videos
- Fire Safety for Two-Unit Residential Dwellings
A two-unit residential dwellings is a home that has (for example):
- Rental apartment
- Basement apartment
- In-law suite
This type of home may be at extra risk in a fire. It may not have been built with two separate fire safety systems.
This video explains the fire safety requirements for two-unit dwellings:
You must apply to register a second dwelling unit in Markham:
- Form 1180 Two Unit House Declaration (English)
- Form 1181 Two Unit House Declaration (Chinese)
- Cannabis Fire Safety
Brochures (English)
Other Resources:
- Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. Prevention and preparation are key.
Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. Learn more at markham.ca/AreYouReady