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Enbridge Gas teams up with Caledon Fire and Emergency Services with the Safe Community Project Zero

March 1, 2023, Caledon, Ontario – Today, Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Caledon Fire and Emergency Services announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services received 324 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero–a public education campaign that will provide more than 8,000 alarms to...

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Caledon launches Older Adult Home Safety Program

February 24, 2023 – Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is partnering with Age-Friendly Caledon to ensure older adults are living in a fire-safe environment and are prepared in the event of a fire. The Older Adult Home Safety Program is focused on those 65 or older, living independently in Caledon. “Those who apply for the program will get a free home visit from a Caledon Fire public educator who will assist them with alarm installation and other fire safety needs,” said Deputy Fire Chief...

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Season of Hope is coming to Caledon

November 14, 2022 – The Town of Caledon Fire & Emergency Services is once again teaming up with Caledon Community Services (CCS) to support the ‘Season of Hope’ program, previously known as the Santa Fund. This storied initiative ensures that all Caledon families and children have food and gifts this holiday season.

To assist families with ongoing essential needs and a little bit of extras this holiday season, selected drop off areas will be set up to accept donations throughout our community.

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Fire safety keeps going as Daylight Savings Time ends

October 31, 2022 – With the end of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, November 6, residents are reminded to test smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when turning clocks back by one hour. Change the Hour, Check the Power. If necessary, replace the batteries or the entire unit. All alarms regardless of if they are powered by electricity or battery should be replaced after 10 years.

November 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week

Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms are required in your home if you have...

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Plan a Record-Breaking Escape during the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week

October 5, 2022 – The Caledon Fire and Emergency Services encourages all residents to participate in this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM.  from October 9-15, 2022 by creating a fire escape plan. The theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan Your Escape.”

Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning.

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