Fire News Headlines
Fire at National Steelcar causes $750,000 in damages
Hamilton firefighters were called to National Steelcar for an early morning blaze.
Fire officials believe a spark ignited combustible materials in the company’s dust collection system.
Vancouver Island fire chief pleads with Ottawa for traumatic stress support
Campbell River’s fire chief says the federal government should provide better mental health support for firefighters and other first responders who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Champlain Township donates two surplus fire trucks to Dominican Republic
Two Champlain Township fire trucks are retiring in the Dominican Republic, far away from the winter weather they were accustomed to.
Donald Street fire estimated at $1.5 million dollars damage; no word yet on tenants returning
Damages in that Donald Street fire in Ottawa are estimated at $1.5 million dollars.
And there's still no word on when the 238 residents will be able to return to their apartments.
Perth East recognized alongside Toronto for fire prevention leadership
The Perth East Fire Department has made a name for itself as a leader in fire prevention and public education in Ontario.
Ford government modernizes ‘interest arbitration’ for Ontario’s fire sector
In Ontario, firefighters do not have the right to strike.
Instead of strikes or lockouts, collective bargaining disputes are resolved through what’s called “interest arbitration.”
New law allows firefighters to 'double-hat'
A practice known as ‘double-hatting’ for firefighters is now allowed in Ontario after the government approved changes to the fire protection and prevention act.
Panicked residents trapped on balconies as highrise burns
A major fire at a highrise apartment building east of downtown Ottawa forced residents onto their balconies to wait for help and caused several people to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Man dies from injuries sustained in Delhi fire
A Delhi senior hurt in an explosion and fire on Crysler Street Nov. 30 has succumbed to his injuries.
Overnight fire at Trenton plaza deemed as suspicious, OPP says
The OPP has now deemed a fire that tore through a Trenton strip mall Tuesday morning suspicious.
Firefighters were called out to the blaze around 2:30 a.m. and found the building fully engulfed.