Spring is almost here! The weather is getting nicer and the days are getting longer. It’s time to put our shovels and snow blowers in the garage and take out our bikes. It’s also time for spring cleaning. While you’re giving your home a good cleanse/ purge, don’t forget to add in a few quick […]

Earlier today, we received the tragic news that 3 children have died as a result of a fire in a townhouse in Brampton. This sobering news comes on the heels of another recent fire in the GTA on Wednesday night, which took the lives of two people in Toronto’s west end.  Unspeakable tragedies like these have a way

‘Tis the season for a full house and a full kitchen. You’re probably extra excited (or stressed) to have family and friends over for the holidays this year, after likely settling for holiday Zoom calls last year. The holiday season means extra food, extra drinks, and extra bodies in the kitchen. Things can quickly get

Barrie, ON – After a rigorous certification process, the team at FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd is proud to announce that they are officially the first ULC listed and authorized S-1001 Integrated Systems Testing Service Provider, with the authority to issue a mandated final clearance certificate. Since June of 2020, jurisdictions across Canada have been implementing this new provision in the

Most jurisdictions across Canada are currently implementing ULC-S-1001-11 in the National Building and Fire Codes. What does that mean for building owners, developers, engineering firms, and property managers? In the past, various components of your fire systems would have been tested individually. However, the ULC-S1001-11 now tests them as an entire unit. The new standard

Did you know that December is the peak month for home candle fires? And that between 2015-2019, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 7,400 candle-related fires per year? During the same time period, they also responded to an average of 160 Christmas tree-related fires per year.  Does that mean we need to stop

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes place from November 1st to the 7th. This year, we feel this week is particularly important. The dangers of carbon monoxide need to be top-of-mind for building owners across Ontario. Over the last two years, we’ve seen a record number of people staying home to work. That means more use

Did you know 2020 saw the highest number of home fire-related deaths in almost 20 years with 114 home fire fatalities? We also saw a 65% increase in home fires, and a 333% increase in the number of home fire-related claims submitted to Allstate. Those scary fire statistics and the current work-from-home world make 2021’s

Wednesday, May 26, 2021By Rebecca Melnyk Many residents across Ontario are living in condos with outdated fire safety plans. This might be of particular concern among an aging population. Part of these plans includes a list of persons requiring special assistance: names and locations of people whose health conditions or disabilities may impede the evacuation

March 26, 2021 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM Friday, March 26th, 2021 – 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Available documentation: Hot 10 Fire Prevention Tips – March 26 21 webinar –  Do’s and Dont’s [PDF] Speakers Michele Farley of FCS Fire Consulting Services Carrie Clark, the Deputy Chief and Manager of  Communications, Public Education and Fire