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First course at Brockton Regional Training Centre dubbed ‘huge success’
October 22, 2021
First course at Brockton Regional Training Centre dubbed ‘huge success’ Welland Tribune   BROCKTON – Oct. 9 marked the completion of the inaugural NFPA Firefighter 1 course at the Brockton Regional Training Centre in... Read more >
Hastings Highlands announces interim Fire Chief
October 22, 2021
Hastings Highlands announces interim Fire Chief MyBarrysBayNow.com   There have been some changes at the fire department in Hastings Highlands The municipality has announced that Brandon Northrup has been appointed to the role of... Read more >
Kirkland Lake town council pledges action on abandoned houses in Chaput Hughes
October 22, 2021
Kirkland Lake town council pledges action on abandoned houses in Chaput Hughes CBC   One northern Ontario community has so many abandoned houses that it is being called a fire hazard. There are at least two-dozen derelict buildings in... Read more >
NOTL eyes fire station expansion in Old Town
October 22, 2021
NOTL eyes fire station expansion in Old Town The Standard   Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) Fire Chief Nick Ruller is looking to make some changes to the fire station in Old Town. A proposed addition to Fire Station One would allow for... Read more >
St. Catharines fire chief ready for retirement for a second time
October 22, 2021
St. Catharines fire chief ready for retirement for a second time The Standard   St. Catharines Fire Chief Jeff McCormick says when he retires next Friday, Oct. 29, it will be for real this time.   “When I get to the end, it... Read more >
Woman struck by dump truck in Trenton
October 22, 2021
Woman struck by dump truck in Trenton QuinteNews.com   Motorists are asked to avoid Dundas Street West near downtown Trenton this Friday afternoon following a serious accident. Quinte West Fire Chief John Whelan tells Quinte News that... Read more >
City of Barrie looks at what it got right, and what needs to change after July tornado
October 21, 2021
City of Barrie looks at what it got right, and what needs to change after July tornado CTV News   In the aftermath of a devastating EF-2 tornado that stormed through a south-end neighbourhood in Barrie, members of the Emergency Control... Read more >
Firefighters’ High-Rise Challenge a first in Ontario
October 21, 2021
Firefighters’ High-Rise Challenge a first in Ontario Mid-North Monitor   There may not be any high-rise buildings in Nairn & Hyman township, but if there were, the local volunteer firefighters are ready for the climb.... Read more >
Neighbours honk horns to warn residents of early-morning fire
October 21, 2021
Neighbours honk horns to warn residents of early-morning fire Ottawa Sun   Four adults and three children will need victims services after a fire at a low-rise apartment building on Heron Road on Thursday morning. Starting at 6:46 a.... Read more >
Straw fire causes $150,000 damage
October 21, 2021
Straw fire causes $150,000 damage Simcoe Reformer   A hot tractor is the suspected cause of a fire near Waterford this week that caused an estimated $150,000 damage.   Five stations from the Norfolk County Fire... Read more >