Note from our Executive Director - Jamie Kovacs
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As we head into the fall season, I’d like to highlight the work of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and how we continue to support fire departments across Ontario.
Through generous donations from corporations, the FMPFSC is able to share valuable public education resources with the Ontario fire service. Beyond donations, we also make sure departments have access to high-quality items at fair prices, helping stretch budgets while ensuring materials are effective, innovative and reliable.
It’s important to remember that the FMPFSC does not receive any funding from the Province of Ontario or from taxpayers, and we no longer charge membership fees. All our revenue is possible through corporate support, sales from our distribution centre, and the dedication of our team.
The profits from these efforts are reinvested back into the fire service. This includes building partnerships with organizations like the Ontario Hockey League, The Toronto Blue Jays, donating public education items directly to fire departments and our self-funded three-year certification grant that saw $750,000 given back directly to ON fire departments.
This year has been a challenging one for fire fatalities in Ontario. As of August 19, 2025, 86 lives have been lost to fires,compared to 76 at the same time last year. Too often, these tragedies occur in homes without working smoke or carbon monoxide alarms.
These numbers are a sobering reminder of the critical role that public education and fire prevention efforts play in keeping communities safe. Ensuring that every household has properly installed and functioning alarms, and understanding how to maintain them is one of the most effective ways to save lives.