CORRECTION (November 13, 2019) A Provincial Disaster Assessment Team is currently developing a report regarding private homeowner damage after the storm. The information will be provided to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for a decision regarding the Disaster…
Emergency Preparedness: During and After a Power Outage
A power outage could be over quickly but some can last much longer – even weeks during an emergency. Power outages are often caused by freezing rain, storms and/or high winds that damage power lines and equipment. Cold snaps or…
Emergency Preparedness for Severe Storms
Thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, ice storms, high winds and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property. Severe storms occur in all regions of Canada and in all seasons. Severe weather make driving dangerous – avoid the risk when…
Hazard Fact Sheet & Preparation for Severe Storms
Thunderstorms, high winds and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property. Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Niagara. When there is a wind warning expect winds to be blowing steadily at 60-65 km/h…
Two Vacant Fire Stations for Sale
Update: The fire halls are both sold. To view Sale information on Station One Click Here To view Sale information on Station Two Click Here
Home Owners and Tenants Get Failing Grade
It is that time of year again !!.. Our children are coming home with their report cards proudly displayed as they walk in the front door, or with some tucking them into the bottom of their back…
Smoke Alarm Violations in Fort Erie
Home Owners and Tenants convicted on Smoke Alarm Infractions A total of $8,000.00 was collected from the homeowners or tenants as a result of the Fort Erie Fire Department responding to several home fires without injuries in August and October of…
Fire Department Needs Your Help Catching Firesetters
Over the past few weeks, a number of fires have been deliberately set in the Ridgeway – Crystal Beach area. These fires started with garbage bins, recycle bins, and trash, but have escalated to buildings causing extensive damage. Several Youths…
Smoke Alarm Safety – What you need to know.
With the recent tragedy in East Gwillimbury , there have been a lot of questions about smoke alarms, how effective they are, and how to best protect you and your family. I will…
Fort Erie Fire Department Public Education Facebook Page
We would like to invite you to check out our Fort Erie Fire Department Public Education Facebook Page. When you like/share our page you will be automatically included in a draw for a combination smoke alarm/CO detector. Each month we…