WELCOME TO FIRE PREVENTION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

The University of Guelph’s Fire Division consists of two full time Fire Prevention Officers who work Monday to Friday. The Fire Division office is located on the second floor of the Trent Building on Trent Lane.

Our University was one of the only Canadian Universities that had a full time fire service with their own fire trucks.

While we still respond to all emergencies on campus, the main focus of this Division is Fire Prevention. The majority of the duties performed within the Division are maintenance of the fire safety equipment on campus. We work in conjunction with the City of Guelph Fire Department and conduct annual fire prevention inspections and assist in correcting any deficiencies.

Other services we provide are:

Alarm Testing
Cleanup of Chemical Spills
Assistance with Elevator Malfunctions
Medical Assistance to injured persons
Installation and Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
Conduct Fire Drills
Fire Equipment Demonstrations
Fire Inspections
Hot Work Monitoring and Protection
Gas Leak Investigations
Gas and Oil Spill Cleanup
Hydrant Maintenance
Smoke and Fume Investigations
Fire Prevention Training Sessions

Any individuals requiring information regarding accessibility on campus can find information here.

Our Fire Prevention Staff:

Karen MacDonald

Scott Hamilton