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Protect your home

Home Fire Safety

Learn how to recognize common hazards, prevent everyday fires and make safer choices in the kitchen, laundry room and throughout your home.

  • Cooking safety
  • Burn prevention
  • Dryer safety
  • Microwave safety
  • Smoking materials
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Celebrate safely

Holiday Safety

Enjoy celebrations and seasonal traditions while reducing the risks created by candles, decorations, heating equipment and fireworks.

  • Fireworks rules
  • Halloween safety
  • Candle safety
  • Festive decorations
  • Space heaters
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Prepare before an emergency

Prevention Planning

Prepare your household with working alarms, a clear escape plan and simple steps everyone can practise before an emergency happens.

  • Home escape plans
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide alarms
  • Apartment and high-rise safety
  • Practice drills
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Reduce everyday risks

General Safety

Find practical guidance for common household activities, equipment and materials that can create a fire risk when they are not handled safely.

  • Barbecue safety
  • Heating equipment
  • Oily rags
  • Clear exits and pathways
  • Lithium-ion batteries
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Welcome to Richmond

For Newcomers to Canada

Learn how emergency services work in Richmond, when to call for help and how Richmond Fire-Rescue supports you, your family and the community.

  • When to call 9-1-1
  • Fire, police and ambulance
  • Non-emergency assistance
  • Multilingual support
  • Newcomer resources
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Safety in shared buildings

Strata Councils, Property Owners & Tenants

Understand the shared responsibilities that help protect residents, maintain fire-protection systems and keep apartment, strata and rental buildings prepared for an emergency.

  • Owner responsibilities
  • Testing and maintenance
  • Fire-safety plans
  • Fire-safety directors
  • Resident preparedness
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More information

Continue learning or find an answer

Explore interactive fire-safety education or visit our frequently asked questions for quick guidance on common Richmond Fire-Rescue topics.

Online Fire-Safety Education

Access interactive learning resources designed to help children, families and educators build practical fire-safety knowledge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find straightforward answers about fire safety, inspections, permits, emergency response and other commonly requested information.

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