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Doctor shocked at lack of naloxone kits in Windsor, police and fire chiefs respond
It's considered a tool to help curb opioid abuse deaths.
The province is making emergency naloxone kits available to all 500 police and fire services in Ontario.
Chatham-Kent's fire chief wants diversity on his crew and he wants it now
Before recruitment begins for a new batch of fire fighters in Chatham-Kent, Ont. this year, Chief of Fire and Emergency Services, Bob Crawford, is dedicated to getting a message out to the public — he wants diversity on his crew.
Reactivation of fire sirens in Mitchell under review
After nearly a decade of silence, the fire siren in Mitchell could be reactivated in the not too distant future.
Wainfleet fire chief Lee Smith leaves post
Wainfleet’s interim fire chief Lee Smith, has left his post with the township just a month after he convinced township politicians to approve hiring a deputy chief for the stretched-thin fire department.
Mental health support ‘crucial’ for Humboldt crash first responders
Among the sorrow, there has been support.
For the families of the Humboldt Broncos, the community and the first responders who were on the front-line and came face-to-face with horrendous tragedy late Friday afternoon.
Two killed in fire at Surrey home growing legal medical marijuana
A fire at a Surrey home that was legally growing medical marijuana has claimed two lives.
Firefighters were called to a home at 9488 163rd Street on Monday morning at around 7 a.m.
Council eyeing 'firemedic' option
Council will consider this week a provincial pilot project to introduce firemedics into the city’s emergency response landscape.
Fire prevention grant for Cornwall Fire Services
Cornwall Fire Services has received a $5,000 grant to help with spreading the message of fire prevention.
Some neighbourhoods set to receive free smoke alarms in Brampton
Recently, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) identified the three neighbourhoods that have the most fires in Brampton: Armbro Heights in the southern end of Brampton, Ridgehill in central-west Brampton, and City Centre near Bramalea City
OFM investigates fire at halal meat shop in Mississauga, firefighter injured
Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal is investigating a fire at a halal meat shop in Mississauga early Saturday that left one firefighter with minor injuries.