Fire News Headlines

Proposed 2020 Budget Says Business as Usual for Meaford Fire Services

With Fire Services making up 18% of the almost $5 million Community Services Budget there are some notable changes to this years proposed budget for Meaford fire services.

Non-Ajax residents could be dinged if they ding somebody

AJAX — Out-of-towners who are lousy drivers may want to stay out of Ajax. Ajax fire and emergency services (AFES) will soon begin to charge non-Ajax residents if they are in a motor-vehicle accident and are deemed to be at fault.

Council supports new contract for firefighters

Council gave final approval on Monday night to a new four-year contract with Collingwood Fire that will see staff receive a pay boost.

Enbridge grant helps Innisfil Fire & Rescue target a silent killer

Most residents are aware of the importance of smoke alarms as the first line of defense in case of fire.

Multiple recent fires on Simpson Street causing concern

THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is working with Thunder Bay Police on investigations into several fires in the Simpson Street area, but so far there is nothing suspicious about the most recent incident.