Fire News Headlines

AJAX, ON, Nov.

CLAC, the union representing volunteer firefighters throughout Greater Sudbury, is applauding the action taken by the Ontario government Thursday to strengthen the volunteer fire service and to protect full-time firefighters who also serve as volu

The Ontario government says it will propose amendments to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 that would allow municipalities to employ full-time firefighters who volunteer (double-hat) in their communities.

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, in less than a month in the northwestern Ontario city, which until October had not had a fatal fire si

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 human resources department to be manager of employee relations.

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.

THUNDER BAY – NEWS – “There should no longer be any excuse for not having working smoke alarms,” said Fire Chief John Hay.

What can be done to further protect full-time firefighters who want to also serve as volunteers?

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.

A man has been charged with arson following a fire at an apartment building in central Hamilton.