F-SECU Security at Stations

Security Guidelines for Toronto Fire Services

• All Toronto Fire Services personnel are responsible for securing fire stations to protect City of Toronto property and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Company Officers ensure fire stations are securely maintained according to this guideline.
• Duty Officer ensures all fire station security and safety equipment is operating correctly.

Securing Fire Stations

• Fire station doors must be locked when unoccupied.
• Apparatus bay doors must be closed when the fire station is unoccupied.
• The Company Officer of the last apparatus leaving a fire station is responsible for ensuring all fire station doors are locked before departure or timed to self-close.

Emergency Procedures

• Inability to secure the building (e.g., broken window, door, or lock system) requires an Emergency Services (Level 1) request.
• Call 338-FRED (3733) and select from the menu to speak to a representative for 24/7 emergency service.

Active Security Issue

• If there is an immediate threat to station personnel or the public, the Company Officer will have all personnel withdraw to a safe location and announce a Code 1 on a portable or station radio.
• If no radios are available, the Company Officer will contact TFS Communications via phone from a safe location.
• If there is no immediate threat, the Company Officer will contact Corporate Security at 416-397-0000 and request assistance.

Lighting

• The Duty Officer verifies that all exterior lights illuminating fire station property are maintained.
• Minor lighting issues that are not disruptive to staff or the public require an Urgent Service (Level 2) request.
• Exterior lights not equipped with timers should be turned on at dusk or one hour before sunset.

Theft or Vandalism

• Suspected theft from or malicious damage to TFS fire stations is reported through:
  • Firefighter to Company Officer
  • Company Officer to District Chief
  • District Chief to Platoon Chief
• The Platoon Chief conducts or assigns an investigation into theft or malicious damage.
• The Platoon Chief notifies Toronto Police Services when equipment is lost under suspected criminal circumstances.

Investigation and Reporting of Incidents and Threats

• Corporate Security investigates reported security incidents involving employees, visitors, or contractors.
• City staff must comply with all aspects of the investigation.
• Depending on the type and severity of the incident, the investigation may involve other divisions or units.
• Employees must report situations that may lead to future security incidents or an unsafe workplace.