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Fire safety is everyone's responsibility. Being prepared is your best defence against a fire in your home. Use these fire safety tips to help prevent fires and fire-related injuries in your home.

Remember:

Smoke alarms save lives
Plan and practice your home fire escape plan

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services may issue a Fire Ban or fire restriction when fire hazards are extreme, in order to protect life and property.

Cooking Safety

Kitchen fires | Kid-free zone | Stove top, oven, microwave oven and grease fires

Electrical Safety

Household electrical hazards | Downed power lines | Electrical safety around water | Batteries | Electric portable space heaters

Smoking Safety

Proper disposal of smoking materials | e-cigarettes | Medical oxygen safety

Home Fire Safety

Smoke alarms | Home fire escape planning | Candle safety | Portable fire extinguishers

Fire Safety for Children

Fire safety with Sparky the Fire Dog | Youth Firesetter Intervention, Referral and Education Service (Y-FIRES)

Carbon Monoxide

Prevent carbon monoxide hazards | Carbon monoxide alarms

Summer Fire Safety

Barbecues | Fire pits | Campfires | Motorhomes, campers and recreational vehicles

Winter Fire Safety

Seasonal Fire Safety

Holiday and Winter Fire safety tips for the season.

Fire Summit

Fire Summit is an event held by Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and other groups every 2 years to discuss fire-related issues that are important to the many stakeholders located in the city and across the province. Learn more.

Fire Safety Concerns

What is a fire hazard or safety code violation?

Recreational fire pits that don't meet requirements
Open burning without a permit
Residential buildings that don't meet fire and smoke detector requirements
Children playing with matches

If you see an activity, place or thing that is a fire hazard or safety code violation, please report it to Fire Prevention at 780-496-3628 or fill out the Fire Safety Concerns Form.

Arson Prevention

Arson affects all of us in one form or another, financially or emotionally. By working together we will ensure greater success in making our city a safer community where we can all work, play and enjoy our families. Learn more.

For More Information

Fire Prevention Office

10465 105 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 0P5

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm (closed on weekends and statutory holidays)

Telephone	780-496-3628 (voicemail only)
Email	fireprevention@edmonton.ca

Jenna Pilot

Title	Supervisor, Community Safety
Telephone	780-442-6360
Email	jenna.pilot@edmonton.ca

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