Appendix A

Question 1

What legislative mandate governs the collection of fire incident information by the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM)?
A) Freedom of Information Act
B) Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (FPPA)
C) Fire Reporting and Privacy Legislation
D) Provincial Fire Loss Reporting System Act

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What is the duty of the Fire Marshal according to Clauses 9(2)(f) and 9(2)(g) of the FPPA?
A) To conduct fire inspections in all municipalities
B) To investigate the causes of every reported fire
C) To keep a record of all reported fires, develop statistical records, and conduct studies in respect of fire protection services
D) To enforce fire safety regulations in public buildings

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Who are assistants to the Fire Marshal according to Section 11(1) of the FPPA?
A) Firefighters from neighboring jurisdictions
B) Municipal clerks
C) Members of the provincial legislature
D) Fire chiefs, municipal clerks, members of fire prevention bureaus, and persons designated by the Fire Marshal

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What is the duty of assistants to the Fire Marshal regarding reporting fires and fire-related matters?
A) They are not required to report any information
B) They must report only fires that result in injuries or deaths
C) They must report to the Fire Marshal all fires and other matters related to fire protection services as specified by the Fire Marshal
D) They must report fires only to the municipality where the fire occurred

Answer 4

C

Question 5

How should reports be submitted according to Section 11(3) of the FPPA?
A) Reports can be submitted in any format convenient for the assistant
B) Reports must be submitted only in person to the Fire Marshal’s office
C) Reports must be made in the form and manner and within the time period specified by the Fire Marshal
D) Reports must be submitted to the municipality’s fire department

Answer 5

C