Station tours involve a tour through the fire hall. Truck visits include showing the truck equipment, conducting a truck tour, and questions and answers with a firefighter.

If your child (3-17 years old) is involved with fire play or fire setting, an education officer will assist with education and to ensure your home is fire safe. This program may contain a mental health component. 

Minutes can seem like an eternity to those waiting for help. Every day, police, fire and ambulance vehicles respond to urgent calls. Precious time lost getting there could mean the difference between life and death. As a driver, you can do your part to help save lives. There are specific steps you need to take when an emergency vehicle approaches from either direction.

On a multi-lane highway

• Slow down, signal and move to the right
• If possible, pull as close as you can to the right side of the roadway and stop when safe to do so
• Don't move onto the shoulder

On a two-lane road

• Signal and move to the right
• Pull as close as possible to the right edge of the road, clear of any intersection, and stop

On a one-way street

• Signal and pull to the right or the left side of the street, clear of any intersection, and stop

In an intersection

• Traffic in all directions must yield to emergency vehicles
• Don't block the intersection
• If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you, don't make a left turn - proceed straight through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop

Approaching a stopped emergency vehicle

Slow Down, Move Over: if you see an emergency vehicle or a tow truck with its amber lights flashing, and it is stopped facing the same direction you are going, slow down and pass with caution.

If the road has two or more lanes, you must leave a lane of space between you and the emergency vehicle, if you can do so safely.

Tips

• Stay alert
• Avoid distractions
• Keep the noise level down in your vehicle
• Use your signals to alert other drivers that you intend to pull over
• Check your rear-view mirrors, and look in front and on both sides of your vehicle
• Don't drive on or block the shoulder on freeways
• When the emergency vehicle has passed, check to make sure the way is clear and signal before merging back into traffic
• It's illegal to follow a fire vehicle or ambulance responding to a call within 150 metres

Visit Ministry of Transportation Safety home for more safety tips.

Firefighters display a flashing green light on their personal vehicles when responding to emergencies. The use of flashing green lights on cars is limited to the Ontario Fire Service.
Please be courteous and yield the right of way to any vehicle displaying a flashing green light.

Most fatal fires occur at night when people are asleep. Early detection is key so that you can use your home fire escape plan to exit a burning structure safely. Working smoke alarms can save your life and cost as little as $10.00.

Smoke alarms are also the law. You must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas in Ontario.

2.13.2.1.(1)Smoke alarm installation requirements:

According to Ontario Fire Code 2.13.2.1.(1) you must install a smoke alarm:

• If a sleeping area in a dwelling unit is served by a hallway, in the hallway
• If a sleeping area in a dwelling unit is not served by a hallway, between the sleeping area and the remainder of the dwelling unit
• If a sleeping room is not within a dwelling unit, in the sleeping room, and
• On each storey without a sleeping area in a dwelling unit

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a by-product of incomplete combustion. CO is invisible, odourless and colourless. Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, burning eyes, confusion, drowsiness and loss of consciousness. In severe cases, CO poisoning can cause brain damage and death.

Proper installation and maintenance of working CO alarms are important to alert you to CO so you can take appropriate action to stay safe.

You must install a carbon monoxide alarm beside each sleeping area in a residential suite if you have a fuel-burning appliance or a fireplace installed.

Note: There are additional requirements for installing CO alarms in multi-unit buildings (i.e apartment buildings). Please get in touch with the Kingsville Fire Department if you have questions about installing CO alarms.

New Provincial Requirements as of January 1, 2026

The Ontario Fire Code has expanded carbon monoxide alarm requirements for existing homes. As of January 1, 2026, the following additional rules apply:

1. CO alarms are required on every storey of a home.

This includes all levels, even if a storey does not contain a sleeping area.

2. Homes with heating air supplied from a fuel-burning appliance located outside the home must also have CO alarms.

This includes systems that supply heated air from an appliance located in a utility shed or other outbuilding.

3. These changes apply to all existing homes with any of the following:

• A fuel-burning appliance (natural gas, propane, oil, or wood)
• A fireplace
• An attached garage
• New: A fuel-burning appliance located outside the home, supplying heated air

Residents with questions about CO alarm placement or compliance are encouraged to contact the Kingsville Fire Department for guidance. Review Section 2.16 of Division B of the Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07) for more details.

Residential sprinkler systems reduce the damage caused by fire and make your home safer. When building a new home, consider asking your builder to install sprinklers. 

Building Design

• Mid-rise buildings are designed and built to the Ontario Building Code and are more fire-safe than an average single-family home.
• Floors, walls, and ceilings are constructed with fire-resistant materials and are designed as separate fire compartments, or “boxes.” The “boxes” are barriers that prevent fire from spreading from one “box” (apartment/condo) to another. Doors on apartments and condos must close automatically to seal each “box.” 
• Mid-rise buildings have interior stairwell shafts that are fire-separated from the rest of the building. Keep stairwell doors closed at all times to preserve the safety of these escape stairs. Every floor has access to at least two exit stairways, providing a protected path to the outside.
• Mid-rise buildings contain a fire alarm system which will alert you when activated. Fire alarm devices include smoke detectors, heat detectors and sprinkler flow switches. A fire alarm system provides early warning that a fire condition exists.
• Mid-rise buildings also have sprinkler systems that spray water directly onto the source of the fire. These buildings also have an interior water supply system so firefighters can connect hoses on each floor.

Fire Safety Starts with You

Learn what to do if a fire happens in your building; this is the best way to protect yourself.

• Talk to your landlord, superintendent or building manager
• Know the emergency procedures posted in the building
• Create a home escape plan and practice it with everyone in your home
• Every fire is different. You must act quickly when you hear the alarm or discover a fire

Firefighters rescue people from an outside balcony as a last resort. Firefighters conduct interior firefighting and rescue operations, using the building's design to their advantage.

We use lithium-ion batteries in many items, including smartphones, laptops, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-cigarettes, toys, smoke alarms and even cars. When these batteries are used or charged improperly, they can start a fire or explode.

Lithium-ion batteries store a large amount of energy in a small space. These powerful batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard when used improperly. 

Safety Tips

• Only use the batteries and charging cord that came with the device
• If the device is damaged, take it to a qualified inspector for service before using or charging it
• Do not charge a device on your bed, couch, or under your pillow. Place the device on a hard, non-combustible surface to allow airflow around the device
• Keep batteries at room temperature and away from direct sunlight. Do not store batteries in hot vehicles
• Never charge or store mobility devices, e-bikes, or e-scooters in narrow exits such as doorways and hallways. In the event of a fire, this will block your escape

Signs of a Problem

Stop using the battery if you notice any of the following problems: odour, colour change, excessive heat, shape change, leaking, or odd noises. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire, leave the area and call 9-1-1.

What to do in Case of Fire

Lithium-ion battery fires produce toxic gases and burn extremely hot, making them difficult to extinguish. If they are overheated or catch fire, do not put them out; leave the building or area and call 9-1-1.

• Visit Health Canada's Battery Safety page for more safety tips.