Safety and Preparedness

The Municipality of South Bruce is committed to educating you about fire safety and preparedness. When you create and practice your safety plans, you can help prevent fires while keeping you and your family safe.

Plan your home fire escape

You have limited time to escape your home during a fire emergency. Be proactive by planning and practicing a fire escape plan so you can escape your home safely. Check out Ontario’s fire escape safety template to help get you started. 

Emergency preparedness

Do you have an emergency plan? Emergency preparedness can help keep you and your family safe for any type of emergency. By being prepared, making a plan, and creating a home safety kit, you will ensure that you are doing everything you can to stay safe.

Barn safety

Our community is home to many farms that are an important part of supporting our economy. If you own or work on a farm, review your fire safety to help avoid danger and reduce the risk of fire hazards.

Barn safety checklist

Follow these checklists and a self-assessment form to make sure you’re doing everything you can to prevent fires in your barns:

• Fire farm safety checklist

Barn safety tips

Review and put into practice these barn safety tips to keep you, your animals and facilities protected:

• Fire prevention on the farm 

Ontario fire prevention

Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officer’s Association (OMFPOA) is the voice of fire prevention education in Ontario. OMFPOA offers valuable programs for fire safety, education and prevention to help save you and your families lives.