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Roles and responsibilities by law
Mfes composed of what sections (5)

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  1. admin
  2. ops and emergency comms
  3. fire prevention and life safety
  4. professional development and accreditation
  5. Captial assests
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Roles and responsibilities by law
MFES shall not respond outside of mississauga exept for: (4)

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  1. That in the opinion of the fire chief threatens property in the city or property outside the city that is owned by the corp.
  2. has a mutual aid or automatic aid agreement
  3. on private property with an agreement
  4. where the fire chief determines it is necessary to presserve life or properth and the appropriate department is notified to respond and assume command or establish alternative measures acceptable to the fire chief
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Roles and responsibilities by law
MFES Shall (13):

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  1. Validate and assess all fire safety complaints and requests
  2. mandatory inspections of vulnerable occupancies and ensures all fire inspections are in accordance with the FPPA
  3. Perform fire cause and determination and work cooperatively with police, FMOEM and with the corp
  4. develop, implement and diliver fire and life safety education
  5. maintain an appropriate number of firefighters who are capable of responding to fires
  6. operate a comms centre
  7. maintain a team of ff’s who are capable for auto ex/auto ex rescues
  8. maintain a team of ff’s who are confined space tech’s
  9. pariticipate in the regional tiered response program and provide defib capabilities in accordance with directives/protocols from base hospital
  10. maintain a team of ff’s that respond to:
    * Tech high/low angle
    * tech trench
    * elevator rescue to the current TSSA guidelines
    * machine entrapment in accordance to SOP & SOG’s
    * Tech hazmat leaks and spills
    * Awareness CBRN
    * Tech water rescue
  11. maintain and operate vehicles, facilities and equipment according to SOP’s
  12. ensure proper and appropriate training
  13. provide a high level of skilled capabilities in response to all perils outside of the afformentioned in accordance with SOP’s
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Roles and responsibilities by law
Fire Protection services provided:

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  • fire prevention and life safety
  • fire code enforcement
  • fire suppression
  • emergency comms
  • vehicle extrication
  • CSR
  • pre hospital medical
  • High/low angle
  • land based water rescue
  • ice rescue
  • trench and structural collapse
  • elevator rescue and machine entrapment
  • hazmat spills/leaks, CBRN awareness
  • Other services that may be required
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Open Air Burning
a permit holder **shall not **set or maintain open air burning:

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(a) between sunset and sunrise;
(b) at a distance of less than fifty (50) meters from any building, structure,
property line, tree, hedge, fence, roadway, overhead wire or other
combustible article;
(c) if the wind velocity is greater than twenty four **(24) kilometers per hour;
(d) that exceeds one square meter in area;
(e) that exceeds one meter in height;**
(f) within five (5) meters of any combustible ground cover;
(g) without a fire extinguisher, operable garden hose, or other suitable means of
extinguishment available; or
(h) if it creates a Nuisance
* The holder of a Permit issued under this Part shall:
o maintain constant watch and control over the Open Air Burning from the time of the setting of the fire until the fire is totally extinguished; and
o produce the Permit on demand to an Officer conducting an inspection of Open-Air Burning.

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Open air burning by law
Outdoor fireplaces, appliances, pits, smoke houses. ** May be operated without a permit between sunrise and 11pm if:**

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  1. not less than 5m between anybuilding, structure, property line, tree, hedge, fence, roadway, overhead wire or other combustible article
  2. located on a non combustible surgace extending beyond the unit to a dimension equal to the height of the unit
  3. size of the combustion area is not greater than one meter in any direction
  4. not a nuissance
  5. a portable fire extinguisher, garden hose (operable) is available
  6. maintains constant watch
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Open burning by law
cooking fires:

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Between sunrise and 11pm
* fire is no more that 0.3mx0.3mx0.3m
* fire is located min. 5m from any building, structure, property line, tree, hedge, fence, roadway, overhead wire or other combustilbles
* wind is not more than 24km/h
* no combustible ground cover within 5m
* not a nuissance
* fire extinguisher, garden hose or oher suitable means of extinguishment
* maintains a constant watch

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Open burning by law
Section 7 of FPPA allows:

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  • Officer may ener upon land and into structures at any reasonable time to inspect land and stuctures
  • require the production for inspection of documents or things relevant to the inspection
  • inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection to make copies or extracts
  • require info from any person relating to the inspection
  • alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert knowledge, make examinations or take tests, samples or photos for the inspection
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Open burning by law
An officer may order the extinguishment if:

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  1. It is not in compliance with the bylaw
  2. constitutes a safety hazard/concern
  3. is not set in compliance with the permit
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Spill response
Type 1 spill
minor
(MECP may be contacted)

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*Minor spill including discharges of pollutants.
* Capable of being controlled, contained, and cleaned up by the party responsible using its own resources.
*Has no significant effects on the natural environment and/or public.
* Unlikely to significantly affect or interfere with water supplies.
* does not generate public concern (ie less than 4L of oil in a catch basin)

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Spill response plan
Type 2
moderate
(mecp must be contacted, ROP spill response coordinator will attend)

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  • Moderate spill including discharges of pollutants.
  • Requires resources under a local or cooperative contingency plan for effective containment and cleanup.
  • Volume is likely to present a significant hazard to the environment and/or the public.
  • Results in only local adverse effects on water supplies.
  • generate public concern in the vicinity of the spill incident (ie fuel out of a catch basin and entering a storm sewer and discharging into a ditch, creek or river)
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Spill response
Type 3
Major
(mecp must be contacted, rop spill response coordinator will attend)

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Is a major spill including the discharge of pollutants
* requires addition to those available under a local contingency plan or a spill which is not brought under control when action is being taken under a local contingency plan
* which adversly affects or interferes with privat, municipal or other water sypply or systems other than the immediate spill area
* presents a hazard to human health
* to have or most likely to have serious adverse effect on the natural environment and/or public
* will generate or likely generate considerable public concern

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Spills response
Mystery spill

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a spill of unkwon material. A mystery spill can be used in conjuction with any type of spill. eg. Type 3 mystery spill

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Spill response
MFES at a spill:

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  • contact R.O.P. spill coordinator upon confirmation of the spill
  • once spill is contained responsibility is transfered to R.O.P. spill coordinator and MFES will then assist
  • provide assistance with id’ing and containing the spill
  • NOT responsible for cleanup, disposal or decon of the scene
  • MAY cleanup and dispose of certain type 1’s if they are capable and works ops and maintence have not been called to attend the scene
  • Will always report spills to SAC (spills action centre)
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Spill response
Primary/lead agency

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  • Works Operation and Maintenance (transportation and works dept. )
  • MFES
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Spill response
Supporting agencies

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  • Environmental services sections (transportation and works dept.)
  • Office of Emergency management
  • Strategic Comms
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Spills response
External supporting agencies

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  • Waste water dept. R.O.P
  • Minestry of the environment, conservation and parks (MECP)
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Roles & Responsibilities by-law – The Fire Chief Shall take all necessary measures for the prevention, control and extinguishment of fires and the protection of life and property and shall exercise all powers mandated by the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and shall be empowered to authorize:

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  • The suppression of any fire or other hazardous condition by extinguishing it or by other reasonable action and for this purpose, may enter private property, if necessary to do so.
  • To pull down or demolish any building or structure to prevent the spread of fire.
  • Implement all necessary actions which may include boarding up or barricading of buildings or property to guard against fire or other danger, risk or accident, when unable to contact the Owner.
  • Recover expenses incurred by such necessary actions for the Corporation in the manner provided through the Municipal Act, 2001, Fire Protection and Prevention Act or any applicable by-law; and
  • Authorize Members to require other persons present at a fire to assist in extinguishing fires, pulling down or demolishing buildings or structures to prevent the spread of fire or crowd and traffic control.
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Open Air By-law – What is a Cooking Fire?

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  • An Open-Air fire used for the purpose of cooking food on a grill but does not include a manufactured barbeque.
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Open Air By-law – What is a Nuisance?

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  • Excessive smoke, smell, airborne sparks, ash, particulate matter, or embers that is likely to disturb others.
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Open Air By-law – What is a Smog Alert?

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  • An alert issued by the Ministry of Environment with respect to air quality.
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Open Air By-law – What will not be permitted when a smog alert has been issued for the forecast region of Halton-Peel?

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  • No Open-Air Burning shall be permitted.
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Open Air By-law – Who is responsible for the administration and enforcement of this by-law?

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  • The Fire Chief
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Spills Response Plan – Who provides the City of Mississauga with the authority to enact this plan?

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  • Under Part X of the Environmental Protection Act.
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Spills Response Plan - What is the specific responsibility of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga under Part X of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act regarding spill incidents within its municipal boundary?

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  • The corporation of the City of Mississauga has a responsibility to respond to spill incidents within its municipal boundary.
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Spills Response Plan - What must spill contingency plans developed by the Corporation of the City of Mississauga include?

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  • Must include plans to ensure that appropriate equipment, material, and personnel are available to respond to a spill incident.
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Spills Response Plan - Who should be notified according to the spill contingency plans developed under Part X of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act?

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  • Spill contingency plans require notification of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, other public authorities, and members of the public who may be affected by a spill.
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Spills Response Plan - What types of incidents are exempted from the application of the plan mentioned, and where are the responsibilities for each category of incidents outlined?

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  • Incidents involving discharges from vessels.
    Unless City infrastructure or property is affected, or direct discharges into Lake Ontario.
  • Incidents involving environmental emergencies (i.e., spills) occurring on the property of Toronto Pearson International Airport.
  • Incidents involving discharges of nuclear material.
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Spills Response Plan - Who holds the responsibility for cleaning up a spill and restoring the affected area according to the legislative requirements?

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  • The owner, the person responsible for the spill, and any person having the charge, management, and control of the spill.
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Spills Response Plan - Under what circumstances is the City of Mississauga empowered to take action to address a spill if the responsible parties fail to respond effectively?

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  • If, under the direction of the Region of Peel or MECP, the City of Mississauga believes that the responsible parties fail or neglect to respond effectively to the spill, the City may do everything practicable to prevent, eliminate, or ameliorate any adverse effects and to restore the natural environment.
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Spills Response Plan - Who is obligated to notify the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) about a spill of a pollutant?

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  • Employees of the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, or other public authorities are obligated to notify the MECP of a spill of a pollutant, unless they reasonably believe that another person has already informed the MECP.
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Spills Response Plan - What actions are required regarding reporting spills in Mississauga?

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  • The Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, or any other party responsible for controlling the spill, such as the City’s third-party spill response contractor, must report the spill to the Spill Action Centre (SAC).
  • Additionally, Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services (MFES) will always report spills to the SAC if they are involved in the response or investigation, regardless of whether the spill has already been reported.
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Spills Response Plan - When is it necessary to contact the MECP regarding spills, based on the information provided?

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  • The MECP must be contacted during a Type 2 or Type 3 Spill. However, during a Type 1 Spill, contacting the MECP is optional.
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Spills Response Plan - What actions are City of Mississauga employees authorized to take to mitigate the adverse effects of a spill and restore the natural environment?

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  • City of Mississauga employees are authorized to enter any place, construct structures, use machinery, materials, and equipment within that place, and remove pollutants or any affected matter from the natural environment. This authority is granted as long as they act in good faith and in a reasonable manner.
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Spills Response Plan - Under what circumstances are City of Mississauga employees prohibited from entering a room on private property while carrying out spill mitigation measures?

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  • City of Mississauga employees are prohibited from entering a room that is used as a dwelling on private property without the consent of the occupier.
  • However, they are permitted to enter the property to carry out spill mitigation measures, provided they identify themselves with their employee identification.
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Spills Response Plan - What entitlement does the City of Mississauga possess regarding spilled pollutants?

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  • The City of Mississauga has the right to compensation from the owner of the spilled pollutant and the person having control of the spilled pollutant for all reasonable costs and expenses associated with responding to the spill.
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Spills Response Plan - Who assumes responsibility as the on-scene Commander in the event of a spill incident posing a risk to life, property, or public safety?

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  • Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services (MFES) assumes responsibility as the on-scene Commander when a spill incident poses a risk to life, property, or public safety.
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Spills Response Plan - What is the role of the Region of Peel Spill Coordinator in spill incidents involving risks to life, property, or public safety?

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  • The Region of Peel Spill Coordinator provides the MFES Commander with advice and assistance until, in the opinion of the MFES Commander, all immediate risks to life, property, or public safety have been removed.
  • After this, the Region of Peel Spill Coordinator assumes the role of on-scene Commander and coordinates the municipal response, including directing containment, clean-up, disposal, and site rehabilitation and remediation.
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Spills Response Plan - Which regional agency or group may be involved in a spill response?

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  • Public Works Department:
  • Region of Peel Health Department
  • Region of Peel Human Services
  • Peel Regional Police
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Spills Response Plan - Under what circumstances is an employee or agent of the City of Mississauga immune from being convicted of an offence regarding spill mitigation measures?

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  • When acting in good faith and in a reasonable manner is immune from being convicted of an offence in respect of carrying out or attempting to carry out spill mitigation measures.
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Spills Response Plan - What are the responsibilities of the Works Operations & Maintenance (WOM) division in spill response activities?

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  • The WOM division is responsible for providing engineering and technical advice, personnel, equipment, and materials to contain, clean-up, and dispose of the spilled material, and to restore the natural environment, as required.
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Spills Response Plan - In what circumstances can the City of Mississauga’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) assist in spill response activities?

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  • Assist in coordinating additional support and resources if a spill incident exceeds the traditional response capabilities of MFES and WOM staff.
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Spills Response Plan - Under what circumstances may City personnel outside of the Strategic Communications Division provide information to the media or serve as the spokesperson for a spill event?

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  • May be permitted to provide information to the media or serve as the spokesperson for the event if approved to do so by the Public Information Officer or alternate.
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Spills Response Plan - What information should be evaluated to assess a spill situation?

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  • The spill location and property affected.
  • The composition and quantity of material spilled.
  • The source of the spill and information on cause.
  • Duration of the spill (if known) and whether the spill is ongoing.
  • Description of any adverse effects.
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Spills Response Plan - How are spill types categorized for the purpose of establishing a response level from the City?

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  • Type 1 Spills
  • Type 2/Type 3/Mystery Spills
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Spills Response Plan - When is it necessary to contact the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) during spill incidents?

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  • The MECP may be contacted during a Type 1 Spill and must be contacted during a Type 2 or Type 3 Spill.
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Spills Response Plan – Who determines the material classification with respect to spill material identification?

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  • MFES
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Spills Response Plan – Who has the authority to authorize a staff member from Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services (MFES) and/or the City’s Transportation & Works Department to serve as City spokesperson and provide information to the media?

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  • The Public Information Officer from the City’s Strategic Communications Division
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Spills Response Plan - What is the responsibility of MFES Communications personnel regarding information received during a spill incident?

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  • Responsible for inputting all information received regarding the spill incident into the MFES CAD system. Additionally, the senior responding MFES Officer will input details pertinent to the response into the CAD system upon completion of the incident.
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Spills Response Plan - What are eligible expenses for which the City of Mississauga can receive compensation during a spill incident?

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  • Municipal staff time
  • Vehicle time
  • Materials such as booms or sorbents.
  • Replacement or repair costs for equipment damaged or rendered unusable where the damage has not been caused by negligence or improper use.
  • Costs for disposal of spill residues.
  • Costs for private contractors or consultants engaged to assist in spill clean-up, disposal, or site remediation.
  • Costs for any laboratory analysis required.
  • Costs for materials and/or labour required to restore the natural environment.
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Spills Response Plan - What resources does Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services (MFES) provide for spill response within the City of Mississauga?

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  • Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services (MFES) personnel, including a Hazard Materials (HAZMAT) team, are available on a 24-hour basis to respond to spill incidents within the City of Mississauga and is qualified to effectively contain Type 1 Spills.
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Spills Response Plan - How does the City of Mississauga ensure spill cleanup activities are available on a 24/7 basis for Type 2 and Type 3 Spills?

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  • In addition to City resources and personnel, the Works Operations & Maintenance (WOM) division maintains a contract with a third-party Emergency Spill Response Company. including is available on a 24/7 basis to perform any level of spill cleanup activities, including for Type 2 and Type 3 Spills.
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Fees and Charges By-Law - what is the definition of a “nuisance false alarm”?

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  • The activation of a fire alarm system or emergency system due to mechanical failure, equipment malfunction, improper installation of the system, or failure to maintain the system as prescribed by the Fire Code.
  • It does not include the activation of a fire alarm system resulting from accidental damage to the system.
  • All nuisance false alarms within a consecutive 72-hour period will be treated as a single incident.
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Fees and Charges By-Law - Under what circumstances would a property owner be charged expenses by Fire & Emergency Services for cleaning, decontamination, or replacement of equipment?

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  • When they respond to a fire or other emergency at the property and incurs damage or contamination to equipment such as personal protective equipment, hoses, or other non-consumable materials that require cleaning and decontamination or replacement as a result of the service to suppress or extinguish a fire, preserve property, prevent a fire from spreading, or otherwise control and eliminate an emergency.
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Fees and Charges By-Law - Response to nuisance false alarms Fees: Where monitoring is not augmented by a direct electronic data connection to the fire department:

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  • First false alarm in any calendar year.
    • No Charge
    • Unless because of work being performed on a Fire Alarm System or Emergency System $1019.77 per incident (HST Exempt)
  • Each subsequent false alarm in any calendar year $1019.77 per Incident (HST Exempt)
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Fees and Charges By-Law - Response to nuisance false alarms Fees: Where monitoring is augmented by a direct electronic data connection to the fire department:

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  • first 4 false alarms in any calendar year.
    • No Charge
    • Unless because of work being performed on a Fire Alarm System or Emergency System.
    • The first false alarm is no Charge where normally its first 4 false alarms.
  • Each subsequent false alarm in any calendar year $1019.77 per Incident (HST Exempt)
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Fees and Charges By-Law - Response to nuisance false alarms Fees: For all other properties:

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  • First false alarm in any calendar year.
    • No Charge
  • Second false alarm in any calendar year.
    • $254.94 per incident (HST Exempt)
  • Third & subsequent false alarms in any calendar year $1019.77 per incident (HST Exempt).
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Fees and Charges By-Law - Response to nuisance false alarms Fees: For incorporated not for profit and registered charitable organizations:

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  • First false alarm in any calendar year
    • No Charge
  • Second false alarm in any calendar year (without required documentation of not- for-profit or charitable status) $1019.77 per incident (HST Exempt)
  • Second false alarm in any calendar year (with required documentation of not-for- profit or charitable status)
    • $200 per incident (HST Exempt)
  • Third & subsequent false alarms in any calendar year $1019.77 per incident (HST Exempt)
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Fees and Charges By-Law - For attending at the scene of a motor vehicle accident or at the scene of a motor vehicle fire and providing firefighting or other emergency services to a non-resident:

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  • For the first hour or any part thereof $525.65 per truck (HST Exempt)
  • For each additional one-half hour or part thereof 262.83 per truck (HST Exempt)
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Fees and Charges By-Law - For attending a non-emergency elevator incident, natural gas incident, hazardous materials incident, or for responding to assistance requests by other agencies:

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  • For the first hour or any part thereof $509.89 per truck (HST Exempt)
  • or each additional one-half hour or part thereof 254.85 per truck (HST Exempt)
  • Extraordinary Materials - Recovery Cost
  • Admin Fee – Cost for the work involved to replace material and equipment used on scene. Based on Request and Agency.

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