Fire News Headlines
Former national TV host gives back to volunteer firefighters
Volunteer fire departments across the region have received over $14,000 in new funding, thanks to a former national television talk-show host.
Peterborough fire department shuts down Bolivar Street rooming house
The Peterborough fire department has shut down a rooming house on Bolivar Street.
A fire safety inspection was conducted Wednesday at 494/496 Bolivar St. under the Ontario Fire Code, according to a release from the city.
North Bay area fire chiefs breathe sigh of relief
The chiefs of three volunteer fire departments in the North Bay area are welcoming a decision by the province to revoke regulations passed by the previous Liberal government.
Changes to fire training requirements
Earlier this week, the Ford government announced it was revoking the firefighter certification regulation brought in by the previous Ontario Liberal government.
Local Fire Chiefs Urge Residents and Landlords to Have Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Durham Fire Chiefs are sounding the alarm on fires and fire-related deaths with a strong, unified message about the importance of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms this Fire Prevention Week – taking place October 7 to 13.
2 firefighters sent to hospital after downtown fire spreads to homes
Two Hamilton firefighters were sent to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation Tuesday afternoon after a fire damaged three homes and a detached garage.
PCs axe fire certification program aimed at raising safety standards
After 100 days in office, the Ford government continues to dismantle many of the previous Liberal government’s initiatives: cap and trade, the sex-ed curriculum and now a fire certification program.
Rea and Walter Act passes second reading at Queen’s Park
A private member’s bill aimed at helping firefighters – and introduced by the MPP for Perth-Wellington has passed second reading.
Randy Pettapiece is a strong proponent of the Rea and Walter Act.
Fire Prevention Week comes back to Wilmot
The week of Oct. 7-13 is Fire Prevention Week for communities throughout Canada and the U.S. Here in Wilmot, the Fire Department has organized plenty of ways for everyone to “Look — Listen — Learn” about how to prevent fires before they start.
Deputy fire chief retires in Port Colborne
Cleaning out his city-issued SUV and fire hall office drove home the fact Friday was the last day on the job for Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Chief Mike Bendia.