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Wilkinson appointed new deputy fire chief in Niagara Falls
May 11, 2021
Wilkinson appointed new deputy fire chief in Niagara Falls The Niagara Falls Review   The City of Niagara Falls has announced the appointment of Scott Wilkinson as deputy fire chief.   Wilkinson has worked for Niagara Falls Fire... Read more >
‘Very aggressive approach’ taken to clean up diesel spill in Smiths Falls section of Rideau Canal
May 11, 2021
‘Very aggressive approach’ taken to clean up diesel spill in Smiths Falls section of Rideau Canal InsideOttawaValley.com   Smiths Falls fire Chief Rick Chesebrough, in a report to council on Monday, May 10,... Read more >
Garage blaze attributed to ashes from campfire
May 10, 2021
Garage blaze attributed to ashes from campfire The Sudbury Star   The city’s fire department is reminding residents to thoroughly douse outdoor fires and safely dispose of ashes after a garage in the hospital district was... Read more >
Manitoba’s fire situation could be Canada’s most significant weather disaster of 2021, says climatologist
May 10, 2021
Manitoba’s fire situation could be Canada’s most significant weather disaster of 2021, says climatologist Global News   A senior climatologist for Environment Canada is calling Manitoba’s dry spell — which has... Read more >
New Pumper Truck for Oil Springs
May 10, 2021
New Pumper Truck for Oil Springs Toronto Star   There’s a new pumper truck on order for the Enniskillen/Oil Springs Fire Department. But it will still be awhile before it puts out any blazes. Fire Chief Al Charlton says he and... Read more >
Clearview firefighters deal with structure fire
May 9, 2021
Clearview firefighters deal with structure fire Simcoe.com   Clearview Township fire crews have put out a structure fire. Fire chief Roree Payment shared on social media May 9 that firefighters were dealing with a fire at an out-... Read more >
MNRF warns of drying trend in Northwest, as 3 fires burn
May 9, 2021
MNRF warns of drying trend in Northwest, as 3 fires burn TBNewsWatch.com   DRYDEN, Ont. – Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is warning of areas of high fire hazard in the Northwest, with three forest fires... Read more >
Fire at North Bay Golden Age Club leaves one in critical condition
May 7, 2021
Fire at North Bay Golden Age Club leaves one in critical condition CTV   SUDBURY -- An early morning fire at a North Bay senior's facility has sent two people to hospital and claimed the lives of two pets. North Bay Fire Chief... Read more >
Fire Department of North Huron provides annual report
May 7, 2021
Fire Department of North Huron provides annual report The Spectator   NORTH HURON – Fire prevention services did not stop for the pandemic in North Huron; they just got more challenging. In the 2020 annual report to council, Fire... Read more >
Only a working fire alarm can save your life
May 7, 2021
Only a working fire alarm can save your life NOTLlocal.com   Since 1975, it has been a written law that every residential home in Ontario must have a smoke alarm outside sleeping areas. For almost 50 years, Fire departments across... Read more >