Help off-duty police, firefighters and paramedics stuff an emergency vehicle on Saturday, December 11. Continue reading Help us stuff an emergency vehicle with pounds of food
Category Archives: Emergency Services
Help us stuff an emergency vehicle with pounds of food
December 8, 2021City of Guelph services during COVID-19
December 6, 2021Guelph’s municipal programs and services during COVID-19. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph services during COVID-19
Firefighters respond to fire at 87 Neeve Street
November 26, 2021Guelph Fire responded to a fire alarm activation at 87 Neeve Street, a multi-storey apartment building, on November 25 at approximately 9 a.m. Continue reading Firefighters respond to fire at 87 Neeve Street
Fire at Woodlawn Road Canadian Tire
November 22, 2021Guelph Fire responded to a fire on Sunday, November 21, at the Canadian Tire located at 10 Woodlawn Road East Continue reading Fire at Woodlawn Road Canadian Tire
Guelph Fire responds to fire at 7696 Wellington Road 24
November 15, 2021On November 13, firefighters responded to a reported fire at 7696 Wellington Road 24. Continue reading Guelph Fire responds to fire at 7696 Wellington Road 24
Heat your home safely this winter
November 15, 2021Beat the silent killer: Prevent CO at your home
November 1, 2021City welcomes Ryan Schubert as Deputy Chief of Administration for Guelph Fire
October 12, 2021The City of Guelph is pleased to announce the selection of Ryan Schubert as deputy chief of administration, effective October 25, 2021. Continue reading City welcomes Ryan Schubert as Deputy Chief of Administration for Guelph Fire
Get loud! Test your alarms during Fire Prevention Week from October 3 to 9
October 4, 2021Guelph Fire is inviting kids and adults to test their knowledge of fire safety sounds for Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9. Continue reading Get loud! Test your alarms during Fire Prevention Week from October 3 to 9
Fire extinguished at 7136 Schaefer Road in Pilkington Township
September 29, 2021On Tuesday, September 28 at 1:40 p.m., Guelph Fire responded to a reported fire at 7136 Schaefer Road in Pilkington Township. Continue reading Fire extinguished at 7136 Schaefer Road in Pilkington Township
Guelph-Wellington paramedics provide at-home palliative care in Guelph and Wellington County
September 29, 2021Starting October 4, Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services (GWPS) will launch a new palliative care programthat offers end of life care at home for patients. Continue reading Guelph-Wellington paramedics provide at-home palliative care in Guelph and Wellington County
Firefighters respond to fire at 5543 Wellington Road 39
August 30, 2021Guelph Fire responded to a farmhouse fire on August 27 at 9:30 p.m. located at 5543 Wellington Road 39 (Silvercreek extension). Continue reading Firefighters respond to fire at 5543 Wellington Road 39
New policy requires City staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or regularly tested
August 27, 2021The City of Guelph is implementing a new COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees. Continue reading New policy requires City staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or regularly tested
Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at 15 Woodlawn Road
July 20, 2021At approximately 2:35 p.m. on Monday, July 19 the Guelph Fire department responded to a reported fire at 15 Woodlawn Road West. Continue reading Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at 15 Woodlawn Road
Guelph Fire responds to two fires over the weekend
July 19, 2021The weekend was busy for Guelph Fire crews who, along with the community, coped with high temperatures. Continue reading Guelph Fire responds to two fires over the weekend
Firefighters respond to fire at 5 Menzie Avenue
June 22, 2021On Monday, June 21, the Guelph Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 5 Menzie Avenue. Continue reading Firefighters respond to fire at 5 Menzie Avenue
Firefighters respond fire at Stationview Apartments at 90 Carden Street
June 14, 2021On Saturday, June 12, 2021, Guelph firefighters responded to a reported fire just before 1 .m. at Stationview Apartments, located at 90 Carden Street. Continue reading Firefighters respond fire at Stationview Apartments at 90 Carden Street
UPDATED: COVID-safe summer fun at Guelph camps, parks and patios
June 7, 2021Guelph wants people to get outside for some COVID-safe summer fun in City parks, recreation facilities and day camps. Continue reading UPDATED: COVID-safe summer fun at Guelph camps, parks and patios
COVID-19 updates to Guelph City Council
June 7, 2021Celebrate Paramedic Services Week
May 27, 2021Join us through May 29 to celebrate Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS).. Continue reading Celebrate Paramedic Services Week
Firefighters respond to fire at local motel at 281 Woodlawn Road
May 27, 2021On May 27, Guelph firefighters responded to a reported fire at 281 Woodlawn Road West, the Super 8 Motel. Continue reading Firefighters respond to fire at local motel at 281 Woodlawn Road
Guelph basketball, tennis courts, skate park and sports fields to open Saturday, May 22
May 20, 2021Starting on Saturday, May 22, up to five people can gather outdoors, and the City is permitted to open all outdoor recreation facilities. Continue reading Guelph basketball, tennis courts, skate park and sports fields to open Saturday, May 22
Guelph skate park and sports fields, playgrounds, trails and dog parks open
April 18, 2021Only leave home for groceries, medical appointments, exercise, essential work or childcare. Continue reading Guelph skate park and sports fields, playgrounds, trails and dog parks open
How does Guelph enforce provincial emergency orders?
April 18, 2021Guelph police and bylaw officers will not randomly stop people out walking or driving Continue reading How does Guelph enforce provincial emergency orders?
Firefighters respond to townhouse fire on Auden Road
April 6, 2021Guelph Fire responded to a fire in the early morning hours of April 6, in a townhouse end unit at 467 Auden Road. Continue reading Firefighters respond to townhouse fire on Auden Road
Guelph parks remain open, recreation centres to close
April 1, 2021Ontario government announced a provincewide shut down in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 and variants of concern. New restrictions will be in effect starting April 3, 2021 until at least May 1, 2021. Continue reading Guelph parks remain open, recreation centres to close
Firefighters respond to house fire on Dovercliffe Road
March 24, 2021On March 23, Guelph Fire responded to reports of smoke in a home and a potential fire at 39 Dovercliffe Road. Continue reading Firefighters respond to house fire on Dovercliffe Road
Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services receives $6.1 million to provide in-home care to seniors
March 22, 2021Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services is receiving $6.1 million over four years from the Ministry of Long-term Care. Continue reading Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services receives $6.1 million to provide in-home care to seniors
Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery
March 11, 2021Guelph to receive up to 28.4 million from Ontario Safe Restart Fund to address financial impacts of COVID-19 COVID-19. Continue reading Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery
Firefighters respond to house fire in Guelph’s south end
March 9, 2021Earlier today, March 9, Guelph Fire responded to a reported structure fire in the city’s south end. Continue reading Firefighters respond to house fire in Guelph’s south end
Guelph looks ahead to COVID-19 vaccination rollout
March 3, 2021Guelph City Councillors learn about plans for COVID-19 vaccinations, getting more people back to work, and the financial implications of COVID-19 Continue reading Guelph looks ahead to COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Guelph party ends with more than $10,000 in fines
February 4, 2021Four men hosting a party were each charged with violating Guelph’s Nuisance Party Bylaw and failure to comply with COVID-19 restrictions under the Reopening Ontario Act. The total fine for each man amounts to $2,625. Continue reading Guelph party ends with more than $10,000 in fines
Important notice for Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters
February 1, 2021Guelph’s Provincial Offences Court administration office is open to the public for front counter services like ticket payments, requests for trials or extensions. Continue reading Important notice for Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters
Guelph-Wellington paramedics helping public health with COVID-19 vaccinations
January 20, 2021Paramedics with Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service were busy last Friday through Sunday helping Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to residents at long-term care homes in Guelph, Fergus, Harriston, Mount Forest and Puslinch. Continue reading Guelph-Wellington paramedics helping public health with COVID-19 vaccinations
Guelph COVID-19 complaints and charges update
January 18, 2021Guelph responded to 15 calls about residential gatherings and issued two $750 fines Continue reading Guelph COVID-19 complaints and charges update
Guelph Fire crews respond to apartment building fire
January 18, 2021On Saturday, January 16, Guelph firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the city’s downtown core. Continue reading Guelph Fire crews respond to apartment building fire
Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
January 8, 2021A member of the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service has been infected with COVID-19 while caring for a patient. Two other paramedics who were in close contact are self-isolating and waiting for test results. Continue reading Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
Guelph Fire crews respond to fire at 1354 Gordon Street South
December 7, 2020On Saturday, December 5, Guelph firefighters from four stations responded to a reported structure fire in the city’s south end. Continue reading Guelph Fire crews respond to fire at 1354 Gordon Street South
Guelph Fire crews respond to barn fire in city’s north end
November 30, 2020On Sunday, November 29, Guelph firefighters from three stations responded to a reported barn fire in the city’s north end. Continue reading Guelph Fire crews respond to barn fire in city’s north end
Guelph increasing enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines at stores and shopping malls
November 25, 2020The City is increasing inspections as the holiday shopping season gets underway. Continue reading Guelph increasing enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines at stores and shopping malls
Guelph enhances COVID-19 screening for sports and scheduled events at City facilities
November 14, 2020Enhanced screening for recreation classes, programs, sports and other scheduled events at City facilities Continue reading Guelph enhances COVID-19 screening for sports and scheduled events at City facilities
Beat the silent killer: Prevent CO in your home
November 4, 2020It’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week and we’re reminding you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually. Continue reading Beat the silent killer: Prevent CO in your home
Smoke alarms alert residents to early morning fire
November 3, 2020Guelph Fire officials are crediting working smoke alarms for alerting six residents of an early morning house fire at 223 Victoria Road South. Continue reading Smoke alarms alert residents to early morning fire
One Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
October 28, 2020A member of the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service has tested positive for COVID-19. Eight of their coworkers are self-isolating and waiting on test results. Continue reading One Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
Hey, kids! Test your fire safety knowledge with us
October 5, 2020We’re inviting kids, and parents, to test their fire safety knowledge on Fire Prevention Day, Saturday, October 10. Continue reading Hey, kids! Test your fire safety knowledge with us
City welcomes new deputy fire chief of Administration
October 1, 2020The City of Guelph welcomes Monty Armstrong as its deputy fire chief of Administration, effective September 28. Continue reading City welcomes new deputy fire chief of Administration
Paramedic Memorial Bell arrives in Guelph on Friday
September 30, 2020On Friday, October 2, the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) will host a ‘Remember the Fallen’ ceremony as the Paramedic Memorial Bell arrives at the Clair Road Emergency Services Centre. Continue reading Paramedic Memorial Bell arrives in Guelph on Friday
City marks Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday
September 11, 2020On Sunday, September 13, the City of Guelph will mark Firefighter’s National Memorial Day—a day designated by the federal government in memory of Canadian firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. Continue reading City marks Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday
Guelph Fire responds to University of Guelph twin pad arena for explosion
September 10, 2020At about 6 a.m. today, September 10, Guelph Fire attended the University of Guelph Gryphon Centre Arena, located at 149 Reynolds Walk. Continue reading Guelph Fire responds to University of Guelph twin pad arena for explosion
Guelph Fire responds to fire at 73 Hadati Road
September 3, 2020On Wednesday, September 2, the Guelph Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 73 Hadati Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from a second storey window. Continue reading Guelph Fire responds to fire at 73 Hadati Road