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Overtime for firefighters under review
Sarnia’s fire overtime budget is increasing by about $365,000 in 2020, as the service and city try to get a grip on yearly overruns.
Windsor firefighters want to carry naloxone
As the debate rages over whether Windsor police should carry naxolone, local firefighters have been pushing for more than a year for permission to carry the life-saving antidote for opioid overdoses.
No refunds: Blue Mountains won’t rebate hiker who was billed $9,500 for rescue
Blue Mountains town hall - Metroland File Photo
Woman found unconscious during apartment fire airlifted with serious injuries
BARRIE --
One person suffered serious injuries after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning at the Collingwood Gables apartment complex on Erie Street.
Toronto Raptors team up with firefighters to 'keep the fire on the court'
TORONTO -- The Toronto Raptors have teamed up with Toronto Fire Services to protect families from fire and carbon monoxide related incidents.
SO FAR, SO GOOD FOR LASALLE'S EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
LaSalle's Fire Chief is pleased with town's emergency alert system.
Some displaced residents from Gosford apartment fire moved to hotels from Toronto shelter
The The City of Toronto says the residents who were forced out of their apartments by a five-alarm fire and have been staying at an emergency shelter will now be relocated to hotels in the city.
Antique fire trucks up for sale in Loyalist Township, but chief wants to see them stay local
Are you in the market for antique fire trucks?
Loyalist Township is looking to unload two vintage models — one from 1952, the other from 1962.
Fred Stephenson is director of emergency services and fire chief.