Department of Community Services

Fire Marshal's Office

Public Education

The Fire Marshal's Office works to raise public awareness of fire safety and prevention issues to reduce personal and property losses resulting from preventable fires.

An important focus of the Fire Marshal's Office is promoting fire and life safety to Yukon children. This is accomplished by conducting fire drills in Territorial Schools and through administration of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - "Learn Not To Burn" program.

In addition, staff of the Fire Marshal's Office conducts fire safety and extinguisher training sessions for health care workers, government employees, and industry.

Carbon Monoxide Safety - How to protect your home

Have your heating systems and vents checked and cleaned by a licensed professional before winter sets in
Install at least one CSA-approved carbon monoxide alarm in your home, outside bedrooms (one alarm per floor is recommended)
Replace any CO alarm that is five to seven years old and install new batteries at least once per year

You need a carbon monoxide alarm if your home has a:

Fireplace or wood stove
Garage or carport
Gas or oil furnace
Gas range or gas water heater

According to a recent national Home Safety Poll:

60% of Canadians do not have a CO alarm
15% believe CO alarms last indefinitely
18% believe CO alarms are only needed if one has a gas furnace
44% do not have their heating or otehr combustion systems checked annually
26% do not know there is a need to replace CO alarms every five to seven years