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'I'm very pleased': Essa Township appoints new fire chief, deputy chief Simcoe.com   Some leadership changes have occurred at the volunteer fire departments in Essa and Adjala-Tosorontio. Essa council recently... Read more >
'Serial arsonist' charged following 3 fires that caused $130K in damage: Hamilton police CBC News   Police say a "serial arsonist" has been arrested in connection with three separate fires that caused an estimated $130... Read more >
Blaze destroys Salem Road home QuinteNews.com   A home on Salem Road was destroyed by a fire last night. Prince Edward County Fire Chief Chad Brown tells Quinte News the home is a complete loss following the blaze. The call came in... Read more >
Fire Chief Belair given all clear for new Motorola radio system The Kingston Whig Standard   Belleville’s fire department is retiring its antiquated radio system — last updated in 2006 — to better equip city... Read more >
Gravenhurst’s fire chief floats idea to “beautify” fire hall MyMuskokaNow.com   Murals could soon be featured on the front of the Gravenhurst fire hall on Harvie Street. Fire Chief Jared Cayley spent about an hour... Read more >
Oshawa’s Derrick Clark named Fire Chief of the Year DurhamRegion.com   Oshawa's Derrick Clark is Ontario’s Fire Chief of the Year. “I would like to take this opportunity to say congratulations to Oshawa... Read more >
Stouffville Fire Chief reminds residents to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and ice this winter TheStar.com   Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents of the importance of keeping fire hydrants clear... Read more >
Sundridge wants more signups for its Code Red alert system BayToday.ca   The mass emergency notification system known as Code Red has been in effect in Sundridge for just more than a year and so far the system has a few hundred... Read more >
'I just try to flush out the good ideas and make them happen': Orillia welcomes new fire chief Simcoe.com   A veteran of the fire service with decades of experience under his belt, Orillia’s new fire chief says he... Read more >
Brampton mental health resources available for first responders after a deadly fire Insauga.com   The City of Brampton is committed to making mental health resources available to first responders after a deadly fire last week that... Read more >