Mandate:
To promote
public safety and awareness in fire prevention and life safety, through
effective fire protection and education programs.
To enhance, direct and guide government,
municipal authorities, industries, fire departments and police agencies
in effective delivery of vital fire protection services.
Programs &
Services:
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Administration of Fire Prevention Act
and legislated responsibilities including:
Provincial Fire Loss Statistics and Annual
Fire Loss Report
Fire Investigations
Fire Prevention and Life Safety Inspections
Plan Review
Establishment/organization and development
of fire departments
Permitting/licensing of individuals to
service fire protection equipment and systems
Regulatory sale and use of fireworks
Providing education and training to career
and volunteer firefighters
Assist in the development of regulations
for use in all municipalities governing fire prevention and control
Providing training in the handling of
transportation of dangerous goods
Administering firefighting equipment purchase
program
Administering the firefighter certification
program
Providing emergency response assistance/guidance
and fire ground control to fire departments for fires, dangerous goods
incidents etc.
Orders, i.e., building closures, life
safety hazards, fire lanes, building capacity orders
Firefighter training program curriculum
development
Contact Information:
Fred Hollett, Fire Commissioner
Office of the Fire Commissioner
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709) 635-4153
Facsimile: (709) 635-4163
E-mail: fhollett@mail.gov.nl.ca
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