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Fire

COVID-19: Hamilton Fire Department

Updated December 7, 2020

These programs/services remain operational:

Fire inspections for mandatory legislated inspections, life safety inspections and complaints regarding fire safety
Alarmed and Ready program on an as needed basis
Open Air Burn Permits available for purchase online, by phone (credit card payment only), in person at City Hall and via the drop box at selected Municipal Service Centers (Dundas, Glanbrook and Stoney Creek)

These programs/services are currently suspended:

Volunteer Inspection Program
Home Fire Safety Inspection Program
Commercial Inspections
Station, business and facilities tours
Community and public education events

Service at a Glance

About The Hamilton Fire Department Learn more about the courageous women and men of Hamilton’s fire service and the wide range of preventative and response services they deliver to Hamilton’s residents every day. Learn more about the Hamilton Fire Department Firefighter Recruitment The Hamilton Fire Department is looking for individuals who value and can demonstrate trust, honesty, integrity, compassion, empathy and teamwork. Volunteer Firefighter \| Career Full-time Probationary Firefighter	Home Fire Safety Tips Prevention is the key to fire safety. Follow these home safety tips to protect yourself and your family. Learn more to help keep you and your family safe at home
Fire Inspections The Hamilton Fire Department provides inspection services for the following property types. These are fee-based services. Daycare Inspections Group/Foster Home Inspections Residential Inspections Non-Residential Inspections	Fire Prevention Fire prevention starts with you, here are a few precautions you can take to help prevent fire in your home. Discuss these precautions with members of your household and remember fires are easier to prevent then fight.  Smoke alarms Carbon monoxide alarms Fire safety tips Winter fire safety Home escape plan Family fireworks safety tips Learn more about preventing fires in your home
Fire Permits To ensure the safety of our residents , the City of Hamilton restricts the acts of open air burning and the selling of family fire works in the city. A valid permit is required to conduct open air burning and to sell family fireworks. Open Air Burning Permit Family Fireworks Sales Permits Fire Permits	Fire Safety Education, Public Events and Programs Hamilton Fire Department staff are available to provide educational presentations and station tours. We also offer several fire safety programs to keep you and your family safe. Request a Fire Safety Education Speaker, Station Tour or Fire Truck Alarmed and Ready - Smoke Alarm Program Volunteer Inspection Program for Homeowners (VIP) Hamilton Arson Prevention Program for Children (HAPP-C) Home Fire Safety Education Program
Fire Department Reports and Other Services The following types of documentation and services are available from the Hamilton Fire Department. These are fee-based services. Fire Department Incident Report Clearance/Status Letter Outstanding Work Order/File Search Capacity Cards Establish a fire route or review an existing one Request paid standby of a fire truck and crew Fire Department Reports and Other Services	Fire Safety & Prevention tips for your Farm A barn fire is a farmer’s worst nightmare. There are many steps that you can take to establish a good fire prevention plan to reduce the risk of fire on farm properties and keep your livestock safe. See a list of fire prevention tips for your farm
Fire Stations The Hamilton Fire Department operates out of 30 locations across the city with 26 emergency response stations made up of either full-time or volunteer firefighters. Find a fire station Water Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation Find a fire station location