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Adelaide Metcalfe fire chief retires
October 16, 2021
Adelaide Metcalfe fire chief retires Yahoo! News   Longtime Adelaide Metcalfe fire chief Arend Noordhof is retiring at the end of this year. Noordhof has been department fire chief for 20 years after first joining as a volunteer... Read more >
EVs create new challenges for first responders, but they're nothing to fear
October 16, 2021
EVs create new challenges for first responders, but they're nothing to fear Toronto Star   Electric vehicles have been on fire in the news recently, quite literally. From Teslas igniting while in motion, to an $800 million recall on... Read more >
Woman dead, 5 others rescued in Mississauga fire
October 16, 2021
Woman dead, 5 others rescued in Mississauga fire CityNews   A woman has died following a house fire in Mississauga. Firefighters were called to the blaze on The Credit Woodlands near Dundas Street West and Mississauga Road just after 4... Read more >
One person dead after basement fire at Scarborough home
October 15, 2021
One person dead after basement fire at Scarborough home CTV News   TORONTO -- One person has been pronounced dead after being pulled from a fire at a basement in the L’Amoreax area in Scarborough. Emergency crews were called to a... Read more >
Ottawa Fire Services changes hiring processes to become more 'nimble' and 'inclusive'
October 15, 2021
Ottawa Fire Services changes hiring processes to become more 'nimble' and 'inclusive' Ottawa Citizen   Ottawa Fire Services are aiming to become more “nimble” and “inclusive” in hiring new... Read more >
Bryan Burbidge promoted to Richmond Hill fire chief
October 14, 2021
Bryan Burbidge promoted to Richmond Hill fire chief YorkRegion.com   The City of Richmond Hill has appointed Bryan Burbidge as fire chief, effective Oct. 12, 2021. Burbidge has been serving as interim fire chief since May 2021 after... Read more >
Chief presents detailed overview of city's firefighting operations
October 14, 2021
Chief presents detailed overview of city's firefighting operations North Bay Nugget   Chief Tom Laughren provided an in-depth look at the Timmins Fire Department during Tuesday’s city council meeting.   “Last... Read more >
Lessons in empowering with Premier’s Awards nominee Monique Belair
October 14, 2021
Lessons in empowering with Premier’s Awards nominee Monique Belair NiagaraCollege.ca   Niagara College alumna Monique Belair (Law and Security Administration, 1985) often volunteers to speak to children at the local library. On... Read more >
Police And Fire Department Investigating After A Boat Was Destroyed By Fire This Morning In Lindsay
October 14, 2021
Police And Fire Department Investigating After A Boat Was Destroyed By Fire This Morning In Lindsay Kawartha411.ca   Kawartha Lakes Police and fire and rescue are investigating a boat fire at McDonnell Park in Lindsay.  ... Read more >
Vaccination mandated in Tweed
October 14, 2021
Vaccination mandated in Tweed QuinteNews.com   Council for the Municipality of Tweed is following the lead of many others and setting a mandatory vaccination policy for its employees and others. A final deadline to produce proof of... Read more >