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Caledon Fire and Emergency Services receives funding towards Home Fire Sprinkler Community Outreach

Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 10:24 AM

August 1, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is working to spread the message that residential fire sprinklers save lives, with help from the non-profit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) Canada to increase awareness about the life-saving benefits of home fire sprinklers.

“In less than three minutes, a fire in your home could become deadly,” said Fire Chief Dave Forfar. “Residential fire sprinklers can control a fire and prevent it from becoming deadly, giving you and...

New volunteer firefighter recruits join Caledon Fire and Emergency Services team

Posted on Monday, July 17, 2023 08:25 PM

July 17, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – The Town of Caledon Fire and Emergency Services department welcomed 19 new volunteer firefighters to the team at a graduation ceremony held this evening at Station 302 in Bolton, the second graduating class of 2023.

“We are extremely proud to add more volunteer firefighters to our team. Not only are they joining the Caledon Fire and Emergency Services team, but they’re joining our family,” said Fire Chief Dave Forfar. “These new recruits have completed the mandatory...

Town of Caledon lifts Open Air Fire Ban

Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 09:06 AM

June 12, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Effective immediately, the Town of Caledon has lifted the open air fire ban that was declared on Friday, June 2, 2023. As a result, all agricultural, open air and recreational fires are allowed in Caledon, as defined in By-law 2016-092 - Open Air, Recreational and Agricultural, with the proper burn permit.

The current Fire Hazard Rating is set to “Low”.

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that when burning at home to always:

  • Obtain the appropriate...

Town of Caledon issues Open Air Fire Ban

Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 01:33 PM

June 1, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Effective Friday, June 2, 2023, at 8 a.m., the Fire Hazard Rating for Caledon will be raised to Extreme. As a result, a temporary open air fire ban will be in effect in the Town of Caledon until further notice.

This ban applies to all agricultural and open air fires, including recreational fires, as defined in By-law 2016-092 - Open Air, Recreational and Agricultural.

The lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions combined means firefighting operations on grass,...

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services recruiting volunteer firefighters to join their team

Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 09:37 AM

May 31, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is launching a recruitment drive to hire volunteer firefighters, a role that involves responding to both emergencies and non-emergencies, including fires; medical emergencies; vehicle collisions and more.

To be eligible, interested applicants must be 18 years of age and up, have a valid G driver’s licence and live within 8km of a Caledon Fire Station. They must also attend one of three upcoming mandatory information sessions: