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    London’s Labatt Memorial Park is the world's longest continuously operating baseball grounds, a 144-year streak recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.

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Open air burning

Learn when and how to safely have a backyard fire
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Fire inspections for residential rental licences

Learn about fire inspection requirements for your rental licence
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Fire department career opportunities

Learn about working for the London Fire Department
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Common fire hazards

Learn about common fire hazards and how to protect yourself and your family
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Book a fire education presentation

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Fire safety plans

Find fire safety plan templates for businesses and property owners
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On behalf of the over 416 members of LFD we are extremely proud to deliver a myriad of services to Londoners in the areas of public education, fire prevention and fire and rescue. Together the LFD Team achieves our simplest core function: keeping Londoners fire safe.

Lori Hamer,

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