Public Education
The Township of South Glengarry Fire Services is committed to public education on fire and emergency safety and prevention.
Education and awareness initiatives include a variety of topics such as emergency preparedness, home fire escape plans, cooking and BBQ safety tips, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, heating and fireplace safety. lithium-ion, battery safety, and much more.
Smoke Alarms
Under the Ontario Fire Code, every home must have working smoke alarms on every storey, ad outside of sleeping areas. For specific requirements for your home refer to the Ontario Fire Code or reach out to South Glengarry Fire if you have questions.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms
As of January 1st, 2026, the Ontario Fire Code requires all residential occupancies (homes, apartments, etc.) that have a fuel burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage, must have:
- a carbon monoxide alarm adjacent to each sleeping area, and
- a carbon monoxide alarm on each storey (on every floor).
For specific requirements for your home, refer to the Ontario Fire Code or reach out to South Glengarry Fire if you have questions.
Fire Safety Information at Home
There are many ways to stay fire safe at home. From cooking and barbecuing, to maintaining fuel-burning appliances, South Glengarry Fire offers a variety of resources to help keep you and your family safe.