Brampton Fire & Emergency Services calls on residents to take action on Test Your Smoke Alarm Day

​BRAMPTON, ON (September 17, 2025) - The City of Brampton is joining communities across Ontario in the third annual Saved By the Beep campaign, a province-wide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about fire safety and the life-saving importance of working smoke alarms.

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Ontarians are encouraged to participate in Test Your Smoke Alarm Day by testing their smoke alarms and reviewing their home fire escape plans.

Brampton Fire & Emergency Services, alongside community partners, will hold a free public educational event to mark the day. The event will feature fire safety displays, interactive activities and opportunities to learn how to keep your family safe. ​

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day 2025

Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025

Time: 10 am to 2 pm

Location: Save Max Sports Centre, 1495 Sandalwood Pkwy. E., Brampton, ON

The Saved By the Beep campaign is led by the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) in partnership with municipalities, community stakeholders, agencies and sponsors. This annual campaign reinforces the life-saving role of smoke alarms and the importance of fire safety at home.

Brampton Fire & Emergency Services is committed to supporting this initiative and will continue to educate residents through programs like the Home Safe Home Inspection program and the Spring into Safety campaign, which complement the goals of Saved By the Beep. ​

Fire safety tips

• Test smoke alarms monthly by pressing the test button. Replace batteries or alarms if they don't work.
• Replace smoke alarms every 10 years.
• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas, as required by Ontario law.
• Create and practice a home fire escape plan with your family.
• Working smoke alarms save lives, reduce the risk of dying in a home fire in half.
  

For more information, fire safety resources and to pledge to test your smoke alarm, visit bramptonfire.com. ​

Quotes

"Fire safety is a shared responsibility, and it starts at home. The Saved By the Beep campaign is a great reminder for all Brampton residents to test their smoke alarms regularly and ensure their families have a home escape plan. Together, we can make sure Brampton remains a safe community." - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton​
"Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect lives. This year's community event at Save Max Sports Centre will give Brampton residents hands-on tips and resources to keep their homes fire-safe." - Andy Glynn, Fire Chief, Brampton Fire & Emergency Services "Saved By the Beep is about more than just testing alarms-it's about building a culture of fire safety across Ontario. Every resident who takes a moment to test their alarms is helping protect their loved ones and community." - Jon Pegg, Fire Marshal for the Province of Ontario