The Fire Prevention Act has not been fully reviewed since the mid-1950s and has gone through very few changes since then and as such is in need of modernization. MACA would like to hear from you about...

Smoke Signals Newsletter was sent out quarterly to all fire departments in the Northwest Territories.

An Overview of the NWT Fire Service

Developing Fire Safe Communities

Meeting a Communitys' Needs

Key Elements of a Fire Service

Roles and Responsibilities

The Importance of Leadership

Map showing perimeters of wildland fires in the NWT during the 2016 season.

Prior to installation, Solid fuel fired boilers require a Plan Review by the Office of the Fire Marshal. The installed boilers must meet all relevant codes and standards to minimize the chance of fire...

In the case of fire in a building, stopping any possible flow of fuel into the building is critical in extinguishing the fire and ensuring minimal damage from the fire. Both the National Fire Code of...

Use this booklet to assess your risk from wildland fire, then use the results to FireSmart your home and property.

Use the information in this booklet to teach your family how to be FireSmart. Once you've reached the end of this book, YOU will be a FireSmart Ambassador — a very important responsibility!