May 6, 2020
False alarms account for nearly half the calls to TBM fire department
CollingwoodToday.ca
The Town of the Blue Mountains (TBM) is hoping to reduce the number of false alarm calls made to its fire department.
“One thing that is...
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May 6, 2020
Fatal fires on the rise this year, Midland-Penetanguishene fire chief says
OrilliaMatters.com
Since Jan. 1, fire fatalities across Ontario increased by 65 per cent compared to the same time last year, with 17 Ontarians dying in fires...
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May 6, 2020
Fireworks fizzled out in Port Colborne
Niagara Falls Review
Ahead of Victoria Day weekend would normally be prime season for fireworks sales in Port Colborne, but this year the pandemic has put a lid on those plans.
The Port Colborne...
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May 6, 2020
Grimsby updates bylaws regarding Grimsby Fire Department, regulating and prohibiting the sale of fireworks
NiagaraThisWeek.com
Grimsby updated the bylaw governing the Grimsby Fire Department as well the bylaw prohibiting and...
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May 6, 2020
WINDSOR ANNOUNCES VULNERABLE PERSONS REGISTRY FOR THOSE WHO NEED AN EXTRA HAND
AM800
The City of Windsor announced a new system Wednesday to help those who may need extra assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation.
The ...
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May 5, 2020
Build an emergency kit and #PrepareYourSelfie this week
OrilliaMatters.com
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PENETANGUISHENE FIRE DEPARTMENT/MIDLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
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The Penetanguishene Fire Department and Midland Fire...
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May 5, 2020
Call volume down for Oshawa Fire Services
The Oshawa Express
Oshawa’s fire chief says while there has been a slight increase in certain calls, overall call volume was down for the first quarter.
“We did see an increase...
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May 5, 2020
Fire destroys Elmira home for those with intellectual disabilities
CTV
KITCHENER -- Five residents are looking for another place to live after their Elmira group home was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday afternoon.
The home,...
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May 5, 2020
Fire Fatalities up 65% in Ontario in 2020
NetNewsLedger.com
THUNDER BAY – Since January 1, 2020, fire fatalities across Ontario have increased by 65% compared to the same time last year. There have been 17 people in Ontario...
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May 5, 2020
Firefighters adapt in age of COVID-19
Brantford The Expositor
The death of a firefighter in early April highlighted how COVID-19 has changed things.
Normally, area firefighters would have taken part in a major funeral for Rob...
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