our Programs
The Indigenous Fire Marshal Office (IFMS), the delivery arm of the NIFSC, is delivering programs in seven program areas with a focuson fire prevention and public education programs, which are proven to have the greatest impact on fire safety.
Depending on the nature of the program, delivery will happen in a variety of ways, including:
- An IFMS Program Delivery Specialist visits a community to deliver the program on site;
- The program content is downloaded from the website and then delivered by a member of the community (self-delivery); or
- Training is provided to a member of the community who then delivers the program to the community (Train the Trainer).
COVID-19
In spite of challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the NIFSC and the IFMS continues to progress. Local specialists are being contracted within individual communities in order to develop and test the delivery of programs in seven program areas. The NIFSC and the IFMS, are working from locations across the country, and continue to move forward with the project as we navigate our way through the COVID-19 environment. The health and safety of both community and team members is always a priority.
Program Categories
one
Community Fire Safety
Focused on specific fire safety issues and are designed to increase awareness. There are programs addressing specific areas such as cooking and heating, and programs designed for everyone in the community – Elders, youth, children and adults.
two
Community Governance Support
Designed to support community decision makers and leaders with developing policies and bylaws, communication plans and fire emergency plans. These programs will also help community leaders identify fire/life safety issues and find ways to reduce these risks.
three
Community Infrastructure and Engineering Support
Will assist communities in designing and planning fire-related infrastructure, including water systems and hydrants. They will identify what individual communities need and put appropriate people in place to design and build the necessary infrastructure.
four
Fire Department Management
Will provide support for fire chiefs and officers at the administrative level with creating policies, providing guidelines, planning and acquisitions of apparatus and equipment.
five
Fire Inspection Services
Designed to identify fire-related risks in communities and assist community leaders with minimizing these risks. They will also help provide building and equipment inspections.
six
Fire Investigation Services
Designed to provide communities with support for both fire investigations and data collection. These programs include provisions for training non-investigators in addition to providing accredited training.
seven
Fire Department Operations
Fire Department Operations programs include training, equipment repairs and maintenance, and education surrounding special hazard fire protection systems . These programs support firefighters and responders at the incident response level.
Program Delivery Status
Where we’ve been:
communities
British Columbia
Coldwater Indian Band
Haisla Nation
Iskut Band council
Osoyoos Indian Band
Penelakut Tribe
Splatsin First Nation
Takla First Nation
Alberta
AKRC Canora/Fort Francis
Big Lakes County Fire Services
Big Stone Fire
Blood Tribe Police Service
Dene Tha
Driftpile Cree Nation
Enoch Cree Nation #440
Fort McKay First Nation
Horse Lake First Nation Fire Dept
Louis Bull
Montana
Paul First Nation
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Samson
Strathmore Fire
Sucker Creek First Nation
Sunchild First Nation
Tailcree
Whitfish (Goodfish)
Yellowhead Tribal College
Saskatchewan
George Gordon First Nation
la ronge regional fire department
Onion Lake
Piapot First Nation
Starblanket Cree Nation
Sucker River Fire Department
Manitoba
Fox Lake
Gambler First Nation
Sagkeeng First Nation
Sandy Bay First Nation Fire Department
Ontario
Algonquin of Pikwakanagan First Nation
Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
Big Grassy River
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
Chippewa of the Thames First Nation
Deer Lake
Department North of Peterborough
Garden River
Grand Council Treaty 3
Kee-Way-Win
Mattagami First Nation Fire Department
M’Chigeeng First Nation Fire Dept
Metis Nation of Ontario
Millbrook member
New Tecumseth fire rescue
Nipissing First Nation
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)
North Bay
North Spirit Lake
Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
Poplar First Nation
SCM Insurance
Serpent River First Nation
Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services
Sterling crane
Wabun Tribal Council
Wikwmikoong
Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Québec
Algonquin of Pikwakanagan Fire Department
Algonquin of Pikwakanagan First Nation
Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
Big Grassy River
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
Chippewa of the Thames First Nation
Deer Lake
Department North of Peterborough
Garden River
Grand Council Treaty 3
Kee-Way-Win
Mattagami First Nation Fire Department
M’Chigeeng First Nation Fire Dept
Metis Nation of Ontario
Millbrook member
New Tecumseth fire rescue
Nipissing First Nation
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)
North Bay
North Spirit Lake
Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
Poplar First Nation
SCM Insurance
Serpent River First Nation
Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services
Sterling crane
Wabun Tribal Council
Wikwmikoong
Wunnumin Lake First Nation
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Eskasoni Fire
Musquodoboit Ground Search and Rescue
Springhill Volunteer Fire Department
Truro Volunteer Fire Brigade
Atlantic
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government
Nunavut
Yellowknives Dene First Nation
Where we are now:
communities
British Columbia
Nisga’a Lisims Government
Alberta
Driftpile
Dene Tha’ / Meander River
Enoch Cree Nation #440
Louis Bull
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Samson Cree Nation
Saskatchewan
Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs
English River First Nation
File Hills/Starblanket
Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Morin Lake Vol. Fire Dept.
Muskoday First Nation
Nekaneet
One Arrow First Nation
Onion lake cree nation
Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation
Waywayseecappo First Nation Treaty Four – 1874
Whitecap Dakota First Nation
Yorkton Tribal Council
Manitoba
Dakota Tipi
Gambler First Nation
Garden River
Lake St. Martin
Pine Creek
Ontario
Algonquin of Pikwakanagan
Big Grassy First Nation
Bimose Tribal Council
Lac Seul First Nation
M’Chigeeng First Nation
Nipissing First Nation
Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
Round Lake fire department
Sheshegwaning First Nation
Thames first nation
Québec
Micmacs of Gesgapegiag
Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach
Whapmagoostui First Nation Fire Department
New Brunswick
Elsipogtog First Nation
Atlantic
Where we’re going:
communities
British Columbia
Alberta
Blood Tribe First Nation
Pikani Nation
Saskatchewan
Cowessess
Mistawasis
Okanese
Onion Lake Cree Nation
Muskeg Lake Cree Nation
PBCN Deschambault Lake
PBCN Pelican Narrows
PBCN Sturgeon Landing
Peepeeksis
Starblanket
Sweetgrass
White Bear
Yellowquill
Manitoba
Little Saskatchewan
Rolling River
Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation Govt.
Sandy Bay
Ontario
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
North Spirit Lake First Nation
Poplar Hill First Nation
Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Québec
Cree Nation of Mistissini
Cree Nation of Nemaska
Cree Nation of Wemindji
Gesgapegiag
Kawawachikamach
Kee-Way-Win
Mohawks of Kanesatake
Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation
Whapmagoostui First Nation
Atlantic
Miawpukek
Benoit First Nation
Paq’tnkek Mi’kmaw Nation