What you need
In-person presentation
Ottawa Fire Services will contact you within 3-5 business days to confirm your information and set up the session.
Depending on the session, the presenter may require access to a screen/smart board, projector or TV screen.
Virtual presentation
Ottawa Fire Services will contact you within 3-5 business days to confirm your information and set up the session.
Online meeting request
Requesters will be responsible for setting up a virtual meeting through Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or Zoom and for providing the meeting information to Ottawa Fire Services. Ottawa Fire Services does not have the ability to set up virtual meetings on behalf of the public.
Kinder fire safety presentation
Target group
Ages 4-6
Number of participants
Minimum: 12
Length of session
30 minutes
Availability of session
In-person or virtual
Monday to Friday
Start time: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note: sessions are not held on weekends and statutory holidays
Description of session
Curious young minds need fire safety messaging! A fun and interactive virtual or in-person fire safety presentation at a kindergarten level. After a four-minute Sparky video, we’ll discuss the following:
- What to do in the event of a fire
- Learn about firefighter gear
- Our role as community helpers
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, etc.
Register for a session
Please book 3 weeks (15 business days) in advance of your event
Grade 3-4 fire safety virtual presentation
Target group
Ages 7-10
Number of participants
Minimum: 12
Length of session
45 minutes
Availability of session
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note: sessions are not held on weekends and statutory holidays
Description of session
Curious young minds need fire safety messaging! An interesting and interactive virtual presentation tailored to the grade 3-4 level. We’ll discuss the following:
- Fire safety in the home, including kitchen and general fire safety
- Escape plans
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, etc.
Register for a virtual session
Please book 3 weeks (15 business days) in advance of your event
Grade 3-4 fire safety presentation – Fire safety house
Target group
Ages 7-10
Number of participants
Minimum: 12
Length of session
45 – 60 minutes (with an average class 24 students)
Availability of session
May to October (session is held outside and dependent on weather)
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note: sessions are not held on weekends and statutory holidays
Description of session
Curious young minds need fire safety messaging! An interesting and interactive in-person presentation held in the mobile fire safety house tailored to the grade 3-4 level. We’ll discuss the following:
- Fire safety in the home, including kitchen and general fire safety
- Escape plans
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, etc.
Register for an in-person session
Please book 3 weeks (15 business days) in advance of your event
Grade 7-8 fire safety presentation – Learning centre
Target group
Ages 11-13
Number of participants
Minimum: 12
Length of session
60 minutes (with an average class size of 24 students)
Availability of session
May to October (session is held outside and dependent on weather)
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note: sessions are not held on weekends and statutory holidays
Description of session
An interactive, in-person presentation held in the mobile learning centre which will help youth stride into the world, prepared and fire safe. We’ll discuss the following:
- Fire safety in the home, including kitchen and general fire safety
- Escape plans
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, etc.
- Interactive Bullex (fire extinguisher) simulators, etc.
Register for an in-person session
Please book 3 weeks (15 business days) in advance of your event
Grade 12 fire safety presentation
Target group
Ages 16-18
Number of participants
Minimum: 12
Length of session
30-45 minutes
Availability of session
In-person or virtual
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note: sessions are not held on weekends and statutory holidays
Description of session
An interactive virtual or in-person presentation which will help young adults stride into the world, prepared and fire safe. We’ll discuss the following:
- Building fire safety features
- How to recognize, avoid and subdue fire hazards
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, etc.
Register for a session
Please book 3 weeks (15 business days) in advance of your event
English as a second language (ESL) fire safety presentation (adults)
Target group
Schools
Workplaces
Community organizations/associations
Number of participants
Minimum: 10
Length of session
30 minutes
Availability of session
In-person or virtual
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note: sessions are not held on weekends and statutory holidays
Description of session
Would you know what to do in the event of a fire? An interactive virtual or in-person presentation which familiarizes adults with what to do in the event of a fire. We’ll discuss the following:
- How to call 911 (i.e. you may ask the dispatcher for a translator)
- Causes of fires, building fire safety features and maintain a fire safe home
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, etc.
Register for a session
Please book 3 weeks (15 business days) in advance of your event
General fire safety presentation (adults)
Target group
Schools
Workplaces
Community organizations/associations
Number of participants
Minimum: 10
Length of session
60 minutes
Availability of session
In-person or virtual
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note: sessions are not held on weekends and statutory holidays
Description of session
Would you know what to do in the event of a fire? An interactive virtual or in-person presentation which familiarizes adults with what to do in the event of a fire. We’ll discuss the following:
- The nature and causes of fire
- What to do in the event of a fire and evacuation procedures
- How to safely extinguish various types of fires
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, etc.
Register for a session
Please book 3 weeks (15 business days) in advance of your event
Fire extinguisher presentation - virtual (adults)
Target group
Workplaces
Community organizations/associations
Number of participants
Minimum: 10
Length of session
45 minutes
Availability of session
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note: sessions are not held on weekends and statutory holidays
Description of session
Enable your inner hero with our fire extinguisher virtual presentation. We’ll discuss the following:
- Types, features and safe operation of fire extinguishers
- Fire safety awareness
Register for a virtual session
Please book 3 weeks (15 business days) in advance of your event
Outdoor Tutor system fire extinguisher presentation – in-person (adults)
Target group
Workplaces
Community organizations/associations
Number of participants
Minimum: 15
Length of session
45 - 60 minutes plus 1-2 hours practice time
Requirements
Clients must provide the following:
- All fire extinguishers
- 1 fire extinguisher is required for every 3 participants
- Open outdoor area that is a minimum of 30 metres by 30 metres (approximately 100 feet by 100 feet)
- Access to 60 litres of water (approximately 15 gallons)
Availability of session
May to October (session is held outside and dependent on weather)
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note: sessions are not held on weekends and statutory holidays
Description of session
Enable your inner hero with a safe hands-on, propane fuelled outdoor fire extinguisher experience where participants can practice extinguishing a live fire. The instructor has full control of the actual fire via wireless remote throughout the training. We’ll discuss and practice the following:
- Types, features and safe operation of fire extinguishers
- Fire safety awareness
Register for an in-person session
Please book 3 weeks (15 business days) in advance of your event
Indoor Bullex system fire extinguisher presentation – in-person (adults)
Target group
Workplaces
Community organizations/associations
Number of participants
Minimum: 15
Length of session
45- 60 minutes plus 1-2 hours practice time
Requirements
Clients must provide the following:
- Indoor area that is a minimum of 3 metres by 3 metres (approximately 10 feet by 10 feet)
- Access to a standard 120v electrical outlet
Availability of session
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note: sessions are not held on weekends and statutory holidays
Description of session
Enable your inner hero with our in-person, hands-on, year-round, indoor laser fire extinguisher and digital fire simulator. We’ll discuss and practice the following:
- Types, features and safe operation of fire extinguishers
- Fire safety awareness
- Use a laser beam generated, system-specific, hand-held fire extinguisher on an electronic simulator screen
Register for an in-person session
Please book 3 weeks (15 business days) in advance of your event
For more information
For more information
Email: fireeducation@ottawa.ca
Phone: 613-580-2424 x15376
Additional resources
Learn not to burn (English only) Fire safety information for children (preschool to grade 2)
Sparky.org (English only) Online interactive fire safety information for children
For more information about fire safety, visit Fire safety, prevention and education