July 2, 2021
High heat leads to prime forest fire conditions
TbNewsWatch.com
DRYDEN, Ont. – Fire restrictions have not been put in place for Thunder Bay, but a spokesperson for the Ministry of Natural Resources is pleading with the public to do their...
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July 2, 2021
Skene retiring as Kenora fire chief after decades of service
The Graphic
After six years in the position and a total of 27 years as a firefighter, City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services Chief Todd Skene will be officially heading...
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July 2, 2021
Vaughan appoints new fire chief after departure of former chief to Mississauga
YorkRegion.com
Months after Vaughan fire chief Deryn Rizzi left the city for pastures new in Mississauga, 'the city above Toronto' has appointed...
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July 1, 2021
'We found flames coming out of the window': Barrie firefighters tackle downtown fire Thursday morning
CTV News
BARRIE, ONT. -- A fire broke out early Thursday morning in a downtown Barrie apartment that caused damage to a...
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July 1, 2021
Eight new forest fires in Northwestern Ontario
TbNewsWatch.com
DRYDEN, Ont. — Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry firefighters are working to put out eight new forest fires in Northwestern Ontario.
Four of...
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July 1, 2021
Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department awarded public education grant
Muskoka Region.com
The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department was awarded a fire prevention and public education grant on June 24.
The grant, awarded by...
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July 1, 2021
New Fire Chief encouraging young women to consider career in firefighting
QuinteNews.com
Belleville’s new fire chief has blazed a trail for women firefighters and she hopes a program she started will make its way to the...
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July 1, 2021
‘Backyard’ fireworks can be dangerous cautions fire chief
BayToday.ca
'Simple sparklers burn extremely hot (1200 F) and can ignite clothing, cause blindness and 3rd-degree burns – they are not safe for...
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