Fire News Headlines

Police lay charges in Scarborough house fire that killed UofT student

Charges have been laid against the owners of a Scarborough home that caught fire back in May, killing a University of Toronto student who became trapped inside.

Deputy fire chief says discarded cigarette probably responsible for $1 million fire in Milton

Milton Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Foster says an improperly discarded cigarette was probably behind a two alarm blaze, which caused upwards of $1 million worth of damage to a detached home on Yates Drive in the Thompson and Derry Road area of Milton

Port Colborne fire chief turns tragedy into raised awareness

Port Colborne Fire Chief Tom Cartwright has plenty to celebrate but is still haunted by one night in December 2016 that left his community in shock, sparking ongoing efforts to raise awareness about fire prevention and safety throughout the city.

Volunteer firefighters absorb ‘really good training'

Micha Gerber emerged from the mobile confined space search and rescue training simulator in full firefighter gear.

Longbow fire chief leads Firecon

Longbow Lake fire chief Warren Brinkman has been leading volunteer firefighters through a training weekend. Firecon brings together crews from across the northwest in Thunder Bay, including those from Indigenous communities.

Special Recognition For Hanover Fire Chief

Special recognition for Hanover’s Fire Chief, Hanover Council has presented the Chief with the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal.

Firefighters at Bluffers Park rescue two people stuck on cliffside

Firefighters were at Bluffer’s Park in Scarborough to rescue two people who became stuck on the Cliffside for the second day in a row.

FireCon developing skills for regional firefighters

THUNDER BAY – Erica Parent knows firsthand the challenges of being a firefighter in a small Northwestern Ontario community.

FireCon draws hundreds of volunteer firefighters to Thunder Bay

Over 230 volunteer firefighters from across northwestern Ontario have gathered in Thunder Bay for an annual education conference; and this year it's delivering training that responds to new government regulations.

Musser named acting fire chief

Exeter’s Jeff Musser, who has more than 20 years of experience with the Exeter station and serves as district chief for Exeter, was recently appointed acting fire chief of the South Huron department in light of former chief Andrew Baird’s departur