Guelph, Ont., March 19, 2025 – Guelph Fire Department responded to multiple calls of a townhouse fire on Sunset Road just before 7 a.m. this morning. Guelph Police Service was first to arrive on scene and confirmed that two occupants had self-evacuated the building, but two others remained trapped inside. First-arriving fire crews encountered flames and large amounts of smoke from the front door when they made entry to begin search and rescue operations. One occupant was extricated from the basement without vital signs and care was transferred to paramedics from Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services (GWPS). Regrettably, this person was pronounced deceased on scene. Another crew entered the building and located and removed a second occupant from the first floor. Care for this patient was also… Continue reading One person dead, another in serious condition after morning townhouse fire
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One person dead, another in serious condition after morning townhouse fire
March 19, 2025Guelph Fire Department welcomes new Deputy Fire Chief of Administration Jonathan Wilker
February 3, 2025Guelph, Ont., February 3, 2025 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Wilker to the role of Deputy Fire Chief of Administration for the Guelph Fire Department. Deputy Chief Wilker brings experience from a diverse career spanning 25 years in emergency services. Currently, he is Deputy Chief of Support Services for Windsor Fire and Rescue Services. His past and present responsibilities align directly with the Guelph Fire Department’s needs, with proven leadership in administration, emergency communications, and fire prevention divisions. Deputy Chief Wilker’s experience will enhance the Guelph Fire Department service as he leverages expertise from past roles as Chief Officer, Emergency Manager, and Project Manager. Other highlights of his skillset include fire service training and multiple certifications, including… Continue reading Guelph Fire Department welcomes new Deputy Fire Chief of Administration Jonathan Wilker
City of Guelph observes Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
November 1, 2024Guelph, Ont., November 1, 2024 — Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week runs November 1-7 and Guelph Fire Department is reminding everyone to recognize the health risks and danger CO poses with advice on how to protect your family and stay safe. “Having a working CO alarm in your home is the best way to know you and your family are protected from exposure and injury from a CO leak,” says Fire Chief Brian Arnold. “CO is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas making it impossible to detect without a working CO alarm.” Since January 1, 2022, Guelph Fire Department has received 53 calls where CO was detected in a dwelling. Statistically, that is 1.5 detections of CO in a dwelling per month, throughout the last… Continue reading City of Guelph observes Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
Daylight savings time ends: Change your batteries when you change your clocks
October 29, 2024Guelph, Ont., October 29, 2024 – Daylight Savings Time (DST) will officially end on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at 2:00 AM. At this time, clocks should be set back one hour to return to Standard Time. This transition marks an extra hour of rest, as well as earlier sunsets in the evenings. As part of this seasonal change, the Guelph Fire Department urges everyone to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. This is an ideal time to ensure these devices are in proper working order by doing the following: Replace batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Test each device to confirm it is functioning correctly. Replace any alarm that is 10 years old or older. Properly functioning alarms are critical for early warning… Continue reading Daylight savings time ends: Change your batteries when you change your clocks