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Western Fire Safety
Western Fire Safety provides leadership and expertise in fire and life safety to help protect the Western community. As part of Campus Safety and Emergency Services, Fire Safety supports prevention, preparedness, training, compliance, emergency planning, and safe building evacuation across campus.
Emergency
Call 911 if you see fire or smoke, hear a fire alarm, or believe there is an immediate threat to life or safety.
Fire Safety Non-Emergency
Contact Fire Safety for non-urgent safety concerns, reports, assistance, or to request a Fire Safety response.
What Do You Need Help With?
Find the right service or next step for your situation.
When the Alarm Sounds
Know what to do when a fire alarm activates, how to evacuate safely, and when it is safe to re-enter the building.
Fire Extinguisher Training
Free fire extinguisher training is available to Western students, staff, faculty, affiliates, and contractors by request.
Building Emergency Teams
Learn about Building Emergency Teams (BET), their role during evacuations, and how they help support safe and organized building response.
Fire Safety Plans
Access information about building fire safety plans, emergency procedures, fire safety equipment, pull stations, and evacuation routes.
Report a Fire Safety Concern
Contact Western Fire Safety if you have a fire safety question, notice a concern, or need support related to fire and life safety on campus.
Fire Drills
Learn why campus fire drills are conducted and how they help test evacuation procedures and emergency preparedness.
Fire Safety Supports the Western Community
Western Fire Safety consists of dedicated and highly trained staff responsible for fire and life safety across Western University. The team works with students, staff, faculty, campus partners, and external agencies to support a safe campus environment.
Western Fire Safety works closely with the campus community to provide training and education while supporting projects, policies, and initiatives that help ensure a safe campus environment.
Western Fire Safety’s main areas of responsibility include:
- Inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire and life safety systems
- Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Building Code compliance inspections
- Fire safety training
- Fire safety plans
- Building Emergency Teams
- Fire drills and evacuation preparedness
- Emergency response planning support
- Fire prevention education and awareness
Learn More About Western Fire Safety
Latest News
New Campus 911 Signage Initiative
Contact Western Fire Safety
Graphics Building, Room 123
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After-Hours Concerns: Contact WSCS
For after-hours non-emergency safety assistance, contact the Western Special Constable Service.
Contact the WSCS