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

Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 11:49 AM

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.

“It’s...

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

Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 11:14 AM

September 20, 2022 – The Town of Caledon Fire and Emergency Services department is growing its team by launching a recruitment drive to hire more volunteer firefighters.

These volunteer firefighters will respond to both emergencies and non-emergencies, including fires; medical emergencies; vehicle collisions and more.

Interested applicants must be 18 years of age and up, have a valid G driver’s licence, and live within 8 km of a Caledon Fire Station. They must also attend one of these upcoming mandatory...

Town of Caledon adds new deputy chief to the Caledon Fire and Emergency Services team

Posted on Monday, July 18, 2022 01:35 PM

July 18, 2022 – The Town of Caledon is pleased to announce that Samantha Hoffmann has joined the Caledon Fire and Emergency Services team as Deputy Fire Chief of Community Safety.

Deputy Chief Hoffmann brings 27 years of experience and a variety of awards in fire safety to the role where she will be responsible for leading efforts to create a “Fire Safe Community”.

“We are very excited to welcome Deputy Hoffmann to our team. Her breadth of experience will be a valuable addition to the Caledon Fire...

Deadly House Fire on Canada Day

Posted on Sunday, July 03, 2022 04:33 PM

Joint media release from the Ontario Provincial Police and the Town of Caledon

(Caledon, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remain on scene at a house fire that occurred on Canada Day that claimed the life of two victims.

On July 1, 2022, at approximately 6:40 a.m., Caledon OPP, along with Caledon Fire, attended a house fire on Mountainview Road near Highway 9, in the Town of Caledon. When emergency crews arrived, the residence was found to be fully...

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,”...