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Category Archives: Fire
City of Guelph services during COVID-19
January 6, 2021Help us stuff an emergency vehicle with 12,000 pounds of food
December 8, 2020Here’s your opportunity to pay it forward this holiday season. Continue reading Help us stuff an emergency vehicle with 12,000 pounds of food
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
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
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
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
Handing over the helm at City of Guelph Fire Services
January 20, 2020The City of Guelph announces that Fire Chief John Osborne is retiring on February 29, after 30 years with the City. Continue reading Handing over the helm at City of Guelph Fire Services
Guelph Fire, Enbridge Gas partner in home safety initiative to beat ‘silent killer’
November 5, 2019Today, during Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, the Guelph Fire Department and Enbridge Gas Inc. announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero. Continue reading Guelph Fire, Enbridge Gas partner in home safety initiative to beat ‘silent killer’
Be a fire safety hero in your home!
October 4, 2019“Make and practice your home fire escape plan”—a message that’s being delivered by fire departments, including Guelph, during Fire Prevention Week, October 6 to 12. Continue reading Be a fire safety hero in your home!
Guelph Fire Department maintains accreditation status
July 27, 2017City asks for a judicial review on fire interest arbitration award
March 6, 2017Guelph Fire recognizes two community members for bravery
November 3, 2016Fire Service arbitration hearing is open to the public
October 4, 2016The City and the Guelph Professional Firefighters Association head into interest arbitration. Arbitration hearing is open to the public. Continue reading Fire Service arbitration hearing is open to the public