By Adrian Miedema In an unusual case, the Ontario Ministry of Labour has charged a small town’s volunteer fire department with safety offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The case is of interest because it involves the Ministry of Labour using safety laws to scrutinize, through the courts, the actions of emergency response professionals who are … Continue reading
Well-functioning smoke alarms and a good evacuation plan can save your life. Too often, we hear about fire tragedies that could have been lessened had the proper safety measures been put in place. Early smoke alarms were battery operated, but people often failed to replace dead batteries, or remove them, making the alarms ineffective. Then … Continue reading
Invest in a good first aid kit and know what to do if the smoke detector goes off The new home is lovely, the neighbours are great, and you want it all to stay that way. There are a few things you can do. Think about safety, for starters. Everyone in the household can contribute … Continue reading
Title Fire Safety Technician Job Status Full Time Regular Responsibilities The successful candidate will perform skilled work of considerable responsibility in testing, inspecting, installing and maintaining requirements for city wide fire alarm and suppression systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulations and City policies. You will be responsible for all preventative maintenance functions such … Continue reading
The City of Vancouver provides municipal government services to residents and businesses in one of Canada’s largest and most livable cities. As one of British Columbia’s Top Employers in 2011, the City of Vancouver offers a challenging, safe, healthy and rewarding workplace for its 9,000 employees who share a commitment to enhancing the well-being of … Continue reading