Public education has a vital role in the war against fire. Markham Fire & Emergency Services is a recognized leader in public education. The fire department attends many community events circulating fire and life safety information to Markham residents, schools and community groups.

If you would like a presentation, complete the online application or fill out the Community Presentation Request Form (147k/1p) to request Markham Fire & Emergency Services to attend your community event. If you complete the PDF, please return form by fax 905-479-7770 or email dblizzard@markham.ca / agrant@markham.ca

If you would like to request a fire truck complete the online application or fill out the Fire Truck Request Form (17k/1p) if your group or organization would like a Markham Fire & Emergency Services Fire Truck to be a part of your upcoming event, at least 30 days prior to your event or presentation date. If you complete the PDF, please return form by fax 905-479-7770.

Community Programs

Comfort Bear Program

Our Comfort Bear program continues to provide a bear to those children involved in traumatic incidents throughout the Town. Where Comfort Bears were provided we received comments such as: child was greatly calmed, child delighted and their focus was redirected from emergency to bear. Firefighters indicate this is still one of our best programs. Big smiles and no more tears help calm the parents at the same time.

Juvenile Fire Setter Program

A program designed to assist children and their families in dealing with a child who is involved with fire play or fire setting. The two main aspects of the program are mental health and education. When called, a Public Education Officer visits the home to make sure that the home is fire safe. The file is then sent to a Markham Fire & Emergency Services facilitator who contacts the adult guardian to arrange three educational sessions.

More information:

For more information on these programs contact:

Public Education Officer David Blizzard email: dblizzard@markham.ca or

Public Education Officer Adam Grant email: agrant@markham.ca