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Caledon Fire and Emergency Services welcomes new volunteer firefighter recruits

May 17, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – The Town of Caledon Fire and Emergency Services department welcomed 11 new volunteer firefighters to the team at a graduation ceremony held this evening at Station 302 in Bolton.

“After completing the mandatory 250 hours of training and achieving their level 1 and level 2 National Fire Protection Association 1001 certification, we’re extremely proud to welcome our new volunteer firefighters to Caledon Fire and Emergency Services,” said Fire Chief Dave Forfar. “These...

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services Volunteer Firefighter Graduation

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services will be holding a graduation ceremony for 11 volunteer firefighters who are graduating after completing 250 hours of training and earning their level 1 and level 2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter Certification.

Agenda

• Graduates piped into the ceremony
• O Canada sung by Shannon Hughes, a volunteer firefighter from Station 303
• Chief Forfar remarks
• Mayor Groves remarks
• Deputy Chief Rowland remarks
• Training officer's remarks
• Slide show of the...

Keeping our Community Safe – Caledon Fire and Emergency Services launches Home Safe Home program

May 15, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Caledon Fire’s Home Safe Home door-to-door program is running from May to October again this year to promote having working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Caledon firefighters will be visiting homes throughout Caledon on weekdays and on weekends.

Don’t be alarmed if you see Fire crews pull up to your house and a firefighter approaching your door starting this month. Chances are there isn’t an emergency, but rather firefighters spreading the word on ensuring you...

Emergency Preparedness Week – a safe, practiced and prepared Ontario

May 5, 2023 (CALEDON, ON)– Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7-13, 2023) encourages Canadians to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those in urgent need.

“With a little preparation, we can be ready for anything,” said Fire Chief Dave Forfar. “By taking these three simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies,”

Step 1 - Make a Plan | Plan a Communication and Evacuation Plan

In an emergency, your...

When clocks spring forward, change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

March 9, 2023 – Clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12 and Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is recommending residents Check the Power when they Change the Hour.

Take the opportunity on Sunday to check all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. All alarms need to be replaced after 10 years, even those hardwired into your home. Check the expiry date, install new batteries, and push the test button to make sure they are working.

“In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms...