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Fort Erie’s firefighters plunge into frigid water to prepare for ice emergencies
On a weekend when most people were busy preparing for Super Bowl Sunday festivities, Fort Erie’s firefighters gave up their time to plunge into icy cold water, so they know what to do if someone falls in.
Jet fuel cleanup along Highway 401 may take four weeks
PUSLINCH - It may take weeks to complete the cleanup of a jet fuel spill on Highway 401 in Puslinch.
The spill may have long-term effects not only in the township, but in downstream municipalities such as the City of Cambridge.
Smoke alarms saved Scugog couple’s lives: Fire chief
A man has a broken ankle, but Scugog Fire Chief Mark Berney says it could’ve been worse after a house fire in Scugog.
Firefighters continue to battle Cache Bay blaze
West Nipissing firefighters continue to battle a blaze in Cache Bay that destroyed a two-storey home.
Hanover Firefighter Honoured
A Hanover firefighter is receiving special recognition.
A special ceremony to mark the occasion was held at Hanover Council this week.
Platoon Chief Jason Rahn is the proud recipient of the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal.
Massive fire near Hensall that reduced business to rubble 'accidental'
The destruction in an industrial fire near Hensall is so great that officials say the cause may never be known, but it is not considered to be suspicious.
'It could have been a lot worse,' Firefighters extinguish blaze at marina
It was all hands on deck for the Tay Township Fire Department after being called to the Wye Heritage Marina on Wednesday.
Technicians first noticed something was burning in the repair shop when they arrived for work this morning.
Substantial damage reported in Puslinch industrial fire
Fire officials are investigating a blaze that gutted a warehouse in Puslinch on Tuesday afternoon.
Orillia fire chief set to retire after 33 years of service
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After 33 years in fire services, Orillia Fire Chief Ralph Dominelli is retiring effective April 30, 2019.
Fire inspectors to conduct blitz targeting escape rooms
Fire inspectors will be conducting a safety blitz at escape rooms across the city in the coming days following a Christmas Day blaze at one of the establishments on Yonge Street.