The SSIL at a glance

Learn about the mission and values of the Service de sécurité incendie de Laval (SSIL) and view its strategic plan and annual reports.

The SSIL’s mission

The Service de sécurité incendie de Laval protects lives, property and the environment by helping manage risks and ensuring civil protection through prevention and emergency response actions.

To this end, the SSIL carries out prevention work aimed at educating the public about fire safety, it oversees the application of standards and regulations, and it responds to disasters and emergency situations. The SSIL also helps manage risks and civil protection.

The Service de sécurité incendie de Laval has nine fire stations spread out across Laval.

In addition, Laval firefighters respond to the following disasters and emergencies:

• Life-threatening emergencies
• Hazardous materials spill
• Road and boating accidents, or extrications
• Flooding
• Ice and water rescues
• Gas leaks
• etc.

Values of the SSIL

To complement its mission, the SSIL has identified values that allow it to fulfil its vision. These values guide its everyday actions and decisions.

Rigour

The SSIL’s client-centered approach calls for a high level of quality. These values are the inspiration for its quality approach, which demonstrates its determination, thoroughness and efficiency and reflects its professionalism.

Agility

Occupations within the SSIL focus on education to ensure that the department is able to adapt to all types of situations. Its values help it understand challenges and demonstrate versatility and proactiveness in adapting to the changing needs of its environment.

Proximity

Occupations within the SSIL are based on teamwork. Their values are those of a community where unity and proximity make for closer ties with residents.

Respect

Respect is the cornerstone of the SSIL’s value system. The SSIL respects the contribution of its members and their individual capabilities. SSIL members thrive with humility and integrity in order to serve and support each person in a spirit of fairness.

Strategic plan and annual reports

You can view the Service de sécurité incendie’s annual reports (in French) and its 2023-2027 strategic plan at any time.

Annual ceremony and acts of bravery

The Service de sécurité incendie de Laval holds an annual Recognition Ceremony. This evening event includes a convocation and a swearing-in ceremony for new SSIL firefighters.

This ceremony also provides an opportunity to pay tribute to SSIL personnel and community members who perform acts of bravery.