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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Applauds Government for Fire Services Labour Relations Reform
November 16, 2018
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Applauds Government for Fire Services Labour Relations Reform CISION Newswire AJAX, ON, Nov. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) applauds the Ford Government for introducing legislation... Read more >
Residents Escape Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
November 16, 2018
Residents Escape Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Bayshore Broadcasting A Grey Highlands family escaped carbon monoxide poisoning Tuesday night when their carbon monoxide alarm went off. Fire Chief Marty Wellwood says a malfunctioning furnace was... Read more >
Volunteer firefighters in Sudbury, Ontario cheer move
November 16, 2018
Volunteer firefighters in Sudbury, Ontario cheer move The Sudbury Star CLAC, the union representing volunteer firefighters throughout Greater Sudbury, is applauding the action taken by the Ontario government Thursday to strengthen the volunteer... Read more >
'Definitely good news for Caledon and for all volunteer firefighters': Ontario government to introduce legislation that would allow two-hatter firefighting
November 15, 2018
'Definitely good news for Caledon and for all volunteer firefighters': Ontario government to introduce legislation that would allow two-hatter firefighting CaledonEnterprise.com The Ontario government says it will propose amendments to the... Read more >
1 month, 3 fires, 4 deaths: Thunder Bay fire chief speaks out about need for smoke detectors
November 15, 2018
1 month, 3 fires, 4 deaths: Thunder Bay fire chief speaks out about need for smoke detectors CBC News The fire chief in Thunder Bay is speaking out about the need for smoke detectors following the deaths of four people in three fatal house fires,... Read more >
Cornwall hiring deputy fire chief
November 14, 2018
Cornwall hiring deputy fire chief Cornwall NewsWatch CORNWALL – The City of Cornwall is looking for its next deputy fire chief. Bruce Donig, who’s been with the Cornwall Fire Department for 23 years, has moved into the city’s... Read more >
Fire deaths largely result of irresponsible behaviours: Fire Chief
November 14, 2018
Fire deaths largely result of irresponsible behaviours: Fire Chief Tbnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – Fire Chief John Hay says he’s blaming irresponsible actions in part for a spate of recent fire-related deaths in the Thunder Bay area.... Read more >
Thunder Bay Fire Chief Concerned Over Recent Fire Deaths
November 14, 2018
Thunder Bay Fire Chief Concerned Over Recent Fire Deaths NetNewsLedger THUNDER BAY – NEWS – “There should no longer be any excuse for not having working smoke alarms,” said Fire Chief John Hay. “Thunder Bay Fire Rescue... Read more >
MPP, local leaders discuss firefighter double-hatter issue
November 13, 2018
MPP, local leaders discuss firefighter double-hatter issue The Record.com What can be done to further protect full-time firefighters who want to also serve as volunteers? This was a question that Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris hoped to... Read more >
Damage estimate boosted at six-unit Argyle Road fire
November 12, 2018
Damage estimate boosted at six-unit Argyle Road fire CTV News Windsor The investigation into a Walkerville area fire isn't even over yet, but Windsor fire officials are boosting the damage estimate from a weekend blaze. “We... Read more >