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New volunteer firefighter recruits

New volunteer firefighters join Caledon Fire and Emergency Services

Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 12:14 PM

After completing comprehensive training program, new volunteer firefighters join Caledon Fire and Emergency Services Team.

June 29, 2022 – The Town of Caledon Fire and Emergency Services department, added 16 new volunteer firefighters following a graduation ceremony on Tuesday evening.

“These new recruits have worked hard during their training program to not only complete the mandatory 250 hours of training, but to also earn their National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 certification,”...

Caledon Fire Department launches Home Safe Home campaign

Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 11:39 AM

June 16, 2022 – Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is preparing for the “Home Safe Home” door-to-door campaign again this year to focus on home kitchen fire safety. Residents can expect to see fire crews in various neighbourhoods and firefighters knocking on doors.

Firefighters will be providing information on how to be fire safe and answering any questions you may have concerning fire safety in your home.

“The Town of Caledon supports the principle of preventing fires before they happen by...

A photo of a fire pit with the Caledon Fire and Emergency Services logo and text that reads

Burning brush this spring? Don’t forget your burning permit

Posted on Monday, April 11, 2022 11:42 AM

CALEDON, ON (April 11, 2022) – If you plan to burn yard waste or brush this spring, you’ll need to get a burn permit online or through Service Caledon. 

Springtime brings unwanted grass fires. Grass and brush start to dry out, and fires can spread quickly and easily becoming uncontrollable with the smallest breeze.  Nearly all grass fires spread quickly, igniting brush, trees and even buildings.  Unattended burning is the most common cause of grass fires. 

The Caledon Fire Service issues an average...