Fire News Headlines

Dryden approves new Fire Service model

Dryden city council has voted to adopt a new model for the fire service that includes a combination of volunteer firefighters and contract firefighters.

Therapy dog helping Courtenay fire chief recover from PTSD

In 42 years of firefighting, Courtenay Fire Chief Don Bardonnex has seen just about everything, from fatal fires to plane crashes to river rescues and deadly car collisions.

Former Renfrew fire chief receives support from Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs

There’s been a stalemate in the ongoing issues regarding the former Renfrew fire chief.

Retiring fire chief glad to be replaced internally

Swift Current City Fire Chief Denis Pilon's last day on the job is Friday, and his replacement will be an internal one.

Dryden city council to vote on future of fire department

The future of Dryden's fire service is expected to be decided by the northwestern Ontario city's council Monday evening.

Some smoke alarms not working in Wellesley fire, officials say

Seven people are displaced after flames tore through an apartment building in Wellesley on Sunday. The Ontario Fire Marshal says the fire has been ruled accidental but says fire alarms were not working in at least two of the units.

Fire at Sunnybrook Stables in North York leaves 16 horses dead

The Office of the Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a fire that claimed the lives of 16 horses at Sunnybrook Stables early this morning.

Two homes destroyed in pair of Puslinch fires

The Puslinch Fire Department had their hands full Sunday dealing with two devastating fires. The first call came into the Puslinch Fire Department around 1 p.m. for an address on Sideroad 10 North.

Twenty Ripley-Huron firefighters graduate with NFPA Certification

Ripley-Huron fire chief Chris Cleave is thrilled that 20 members of the fire department have completed their NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Certification training.

Whitby fire promotes safety message during Home Fire Sprinkler Day

May 19 marked Home Fire Sprinkler Day, prompting Whitby Fire and Emergency Services to reiterate its message about the importance of installing sprinklers in new homes.