Grades 1 to 3 Webinar

For students in grades 1 to 3, we are offering a Learn Not to Burn Program that identifies potential fire and carbon monoxide risks at home and promotes the overall learning requirements for personal safety and well-being.

Developed in correlation with the Ontario Curriculum for Health and Physical Education, the learning outcomes include:

• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm identification and response
• How and when to call 911
• Home escape planning
• Categorizing items that may burn or not

Grades 4 to 6 Webinar

For students in grades 4 to 6, we are offering a Learn Not to Burn Program that identifies fire and life safety skill that can be applied to help children make reasoned decisions and take appropriate actions. 

Developed in correlation with the Ontario Curriculum for Health and Physical Education, the topics include:

• Fire and smoke spread
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and response
• Home escape planning
• Fire and burn safety
• Consequences of playing with fire

Grades 7 to 8 Webinar

For students in grades 7 and 8, we are offering a Learn Not to Burn Program that aims to improve your knowledge and awareness of personal safety and injury prevention.

Developed in correlation with the Ontario Curriculum for Health and Physical Education, the learning outcomes include:

• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation and operation
• Residential sprinkler systems
• Cooking fire safety
• Fire extinguisher operations
• The consequences of setting fires

This program was created to help property owners, managers and superintendents understand their responsibilities under the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code and other regulations.

The learning outcomes include:

• Hazard control measures
• Emergency planning
• Fire safety plan requirements
• Fire and life safety equipment maintenance

This webinar is for young drivers who are interested in keeping themselves and others safe while behind the wheel. Learn about important topics related to distracted driving including:

• What it means to be a distracted driver
• Associated fines, penalties and consequences
• Impact on fire department resources
• Tips to avoid distracted driving

Older adult fire and life safety program is for adults who are interested in learning ways to keep themselves safe.

The learning outcomes include:

• Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarm requirements in your home
• Kitchen fire safety tips
• Fall prevention

The emergency preparedness webinar identifies the most prominent risks in the Durham Region.

The learning outcomes include:

• how to create a successful emergency plan
• basics of an emergency kit
• how to stay in touch during an emergency.