Kidde is partnering with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (OFMPFSC) to donate over $350,000 CAD worth of smoke alarms to fire departments across the province.
This is part of a joint effort to combat record high numbers of fatalities in Ontario.
This initiative coincides with the province’s annual Test Your Smoke Alarm Day on 28th September, a day dedicated to raising awareness about home fire safety.
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day was established in 2023 in response to fire fatalities reaching a record 20-year high in Ontario.
In 2025, the issue continues, as the OFMPFSC reports that fire fatalities this year are already almost 10% higher when compared to the same period in 2024.
In a significant number of these cases, investigators have found that there are no working smoke alarms in the homes, which can be the difference between life and death in a fire.
Research by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has shown that having a working smoke alarm can double a person’s chances of escaping a home fire safely.
Kidde’s donation is part of its annual Cause For Alarm campaign, a national fire safety education initiative.
The donated smoke alarms, which will be distributed to communities and fire departments based on need, are the advanced Kidde DETECT Smoke Alarm, equipped with enhanced sensing technology to reduce false alarms from cooking and send fast alerts.
Jamie Kovacs, Executive Director of the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council explained: “This partnership is an important step toward a safer Ontario.
“Through the smoke alarm donations provided by Kidde, we’re able to get more smoke alarms in the hands of local fire departments across the province, giving communities the tools and fire safety education they need to stay safe.”
Ivanette Bonilla, Chief Communications and Government Relations Officer, Kidde added: “Through our Cause For Alarm campaign, we’re dedicated to helping make every home a safer home and ensuring communities across Canada have the fire safety tools and resources they need.
“Our partnership with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council is a vital step toward this goal. Together, we can raise awareness about the importance of having working smoke alarms to help save more lives.”
Kidde is partnering with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (OFMPFSC) to donate over $350,000 CAD worth of smoke alarms to fire departments across the province.
