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Current Highlights:

Provincial Fire Strategy Survey Introduction

The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) has committed to organize and lead a Provincial Fire Strategy Working Group to review the existing and future challenges that the Manitoba Fire Service and municipalities face collectively. The aim is to develop a long-term strategy to ensure that the Manitoba Fire Service and our mutual aid system is well positioned to meet the future needs of municipalities and the public. Click here to read more and complete survey.

Change to the Manitoba Building Code regarding residential care facilities - OFC 13 - 0001 Bulletin (read more...)

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Fire and Life Safety Educators Conference - Friday May 31, 2013 (read more...)

Appliance General Check List - Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba has developed a check list of general requirements that must be met in order to be considered for a field start-up of an appliance. (Go to Gas and Oil Burning Equipment Program - Issuing Permits "Appliance General Check List"

Public Review on Proposed Changes to the 2010 National Model Construction Codes Fall 2012 (Go to Codes & Standards Safety Bulletins & Public Announcements)

Now available: Intent statements for the National Building Code of Canada 2010 (Go to Codes & Standards Safety Bulletins & Public Announcements)

Technical Safety Legislation Review -Manitoba is taking steps towards updating its technical safety laws. (Go to ITSM Safety Bulletins & Public Announcements)

Amendment increases Building Permit Fees for buildings other than one - and two- family dwellings in effect September 19, 2012 (Go to Codes & Standards Safety Bulletins & Public Announcements)

Fee changes in effect September 19, 2012 to The Elevator Regulation MR 97/87 (Go to ITSM Safety Bulletins & Public Announcements)

Fee changes in effect August 08, 2012; Electricians Licensing Regulation, Gas and Oil Burner Regulation, Power Enineers Regulation (Go to ITSM Safety Bulletins & Public Announcements)

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Mission Statement

To safeguard both persons and property from fire and life safety hazards through education, investigation, emergency response and code application.

A Message from David Schafer, Fire Commissioner of theProvince of Manitoba

No matter where you travel in Manitoba there is a spirit of dedication, commitment and pride displayed by our Emergency Services. The ability to respond to the public in a time of need bonds all Emergency Service providers together.

The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) is a very diverse organization covering many aspects of Public Safety. Our website will provide you with information on each of our sections, which have their own unique set of priorities and goals. From Fire Investigations, Fire and Building Code application, to Emergency Response and Training, we believe our organization continues to meet the challenges of today's Emergency Services.

While each section is a valuable resource for information, I would like to highlight one in particular. The Manitoba Emergency Services College, which offers a full range of programs in all areas for fire and life safety education, firefighter training, building and fire inspector, rescue, hazardous materials response, EMS and many other areas related to public safety education, is incomparable in excellence. The College has a program that will meet your requirements whether it’s for an emergency services organization, industry or public member.

I welcome you to browse our website and encourage you to explore how the Office of the Fire Commissioner can be of assistance to you. Please, do not hesitate to contact us either by the telephone numbers provided throughout this site or by email. This organization maintains its focus in providing superior customer services. We look forward to any comments or inquiries that you may have.

Parents, children and educators, be sure to visit the Fire & Life Safety Education Section for fun fire safety tips and materials.

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