Oliver Paipoonge Fire Prevention

The Oliver Paipoonge Volunteer Fire Department currently has two Fire Prevention Officers who work throughout the community. The prevention officers attempt to reduce fires through inspections, plan reviews and code compliance, but most importantly is the work through public education.

These prevention officers perform many activities including hall tours and classroom demonstrations in schools focusing on information on smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and escape plans.

Prevention Information

Fire Safety for Preschoolers - Children five and under are more than twice as likely to die in fires as are older children and adults. Working together, teachers and parents must teach young children the basic lessons of fire safety. It can save their lives.

Fire Safety Tips for Older Adults - Prevention is the best way to keep your home safe from fire.

Facts about Smoke Alarms - Why to have them, where to put them, and how to maintain them.

Safety Tips

Safety tips for every season, plus many more good tips are on the Fire Department page.

Want to have a firefighter-themed birthday party? Here's some great ideas.

Try the OPFES Crossword Puzzle

See if you can find all the words in the Word Search (printable)

Visit Sparky the Fire Dog for Fun with Fire Trucks, Sparky's Arcade, Games, and much, much more!

Make yourself a firetruck you can eat! Find out how in the snacks page.

Or how about a firetruck cake? Here's the recipe.

Need something to do? Why not try one of these crafts?

Product Recalls and Warnings

Find out if any products you own have been recalled for safey concerns to help keep your home safe. Product Recalls and Warnings.

Public Service Announcements from the Office of the Fire Marshal:

Holiday fire deaths can be avoided, says Fire Marshal.

Candles: A GLOWING Concern!
Over the past few years, the use of candles in the home has greatly increased—and so has the number of fires caused by their misuse. The Ontario fire service offers the following tips for the safe use of candles.

Secure your candles in sturdy holders and, if possible, place glass chimneys or shades over them. Keep lit candles out of the reach of children and pets, and well away from any combustible materials. An unattended candle is an invitation to disaster, so don't forget to snuff out your candles before leaving the room or going to bed.

Remember to keep all matches and lighters out of the sight and reach of children. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and this station.

OPFES Prevention Images:

Prevention Officer Mike Lamers talks to a group of Girl Guides during a hall tour.


Mike Lamers teaches the proper use of an extinguisher.