Fire Protection Services
Fire Protection Services staff, as the federal government's technical authority on fire protection, are responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Treasury Board policy, standards and those codes and regulations that cover fire protection under the Canada Labour Code. The mandate is to ensure the protection, conservation and minimization of risks to life, property and the Government's financial position.
Activities which are carried out under a number of authorities, are namely:
- Treasury Board policy on Fire Protection, Investigating and Reporting;
- Submission regarding fire protection engineering and inspection services for major public Band buildings with Treasury Board and Indian Affairs and Northern Development;
- Memoranda of Understanding for the provision of fire protection engineering services to Crown corporations;
- Canada Labour Code and its pursuant Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
The fire protection services are delivered by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), Labour Program through headquarters, regional and district offices, and include: 
- advice to Treasury Board on fire protection policies and standards;
- assistance and advice to departments on fire risk management matters;
- fire inspections;
- fire investigations and reports;
- reviewing plans on design and construction of buildings to ensure conformity with Treasury Board policy and fire protection standards;
- project inspections and engineering surveys;
- liaison with fire, police and building authorities;
- reporting on national and crown property fire losses;
- and specialized fire inspection and fire protection engineering services.
Also, fire protection engineering services are provided to Crown corporations on a cost recovery basis.