North Frontenac Fire service to check for working smoke alarms

Jeff Green | Nov 18, 2010

During the week of November 21-27, the North Frontenac Fire Department will be conducting a door-to-door check of smoke alarms in North Frontenac in the areas of Ardoch, Ompah, Plevna, and Snow Road.

The North Frontenac Fire Department will be checking to ensure there are working smoke alarms on every story, as well as outside all sleeping areas. "Most fatal fires occur at night when everyone is asleep, so that is why it is so important for everyone to have working smoke alarms and know what to do when they sound," said Eric Korhonen, Fire Prevention Officer. "Working smoke alarms will give you the early warning you need for everyone to get out safely." There is no smoke alarm warning in approximately 50 percent of all fatal fires in Ontario.

"We certainly don't want or expect to be handing out tickets as a result of this program," said Eric Korhonen, Fire Prevention Officer. "The North Frontenac Fire Department will work with homeowners to make sure they have the correct number of smoke alarms for their home and that they are working". "However, we do have the power to prosecute if people refuse to comply with the law. We know that smoke alarms save lives and we will do whatever is necessary to make sure everyone is adequately protected," continued Eric Korhonen, Fire Prevention Officer.

Failure to comply with the Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 for corporations.

For additional information, contact Eric Korhonen, Fire Prevention Officer North Frontenac Fire Department at 613-479-0072 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..