Fire News Headlines

TOWN OF MINTO — Town of Minto council has named an acting chief administrative officer and acting clerk due to the upcoming retirement of current CAO/clerk Bill White.

While you’re spending time with family and friends this Christmas, keep track of your cooking.

The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire on Fleming Way in Shelburne.

The first female fire officer in Perth County has been honoured by her peers. Captain Barb Myers is this year’s recipient of the Perth East Fire Chief’s Commendation Award.

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office is investigating an explosion near Guelph that put a man in hospital with severe burns on Sunday evening.

One person was airlifted to hospital in critical condition after a fire broke out just outside of Erin, Sunday evening. People in that area told Guelph Eramosa Fire officials that they heard what sounded like an explosion around 5 p.m.

NORTHERN WELLINGTON COUNTY — Two local fire chiefs are applauding the proposed amendments to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act that, if accepted, will protect two-hatter firefighters across the province from discipline from their unions.

An official with the Ontario Fire Marshal's office says there are enough volunteer firefighters left in the community of Gogama to protect the town.

St. Catharines acting fire chief Jeff McCormick 
 - City of St. Catharines

Minister of Labour Laurie Scott has proposed amendments to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act that, if accepted, will protect two-hatter firefighters across the province from discipline – an issue that stirred up controversy among certain memb