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Mayor Groves and Fire Chief Dave Forfar challenge Caledon residents to be "Saved by the Beep”

Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 03:10 PM

September 25, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Caledon Mayor Annette Groves and Fire Chief Dave Forfar are calling on all residents of Caledon to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.

The Town of Caledon is joining communities across Ontario on September 28 by asking everyone to take a minute and to ensure that there are...

New full-time firefighter recruits join Caledon Fire and Emergency Services team

Posted on Friday, September 22, 2023 04:04 PM

September 22, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – The Town of Caledon Fire and Emergency Services department welcomed nine new full-time firefighters to the team at a graduation ceremony held today at Station 302 in Bolton.

“It’s always a great day when we can add to our fantastic Caledon Fire and Emergency Services team,” said Deputy Chief Samantha Hoffmann. “We are extremely proud to welcome these new recruits to our team and look forward to serving our community alongside them.”

In line with Public Education...

Caledon announces Fire Chief’s retirement

Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 10:14 AM

September 8, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – The Town of Caledon announced today that Dave Forfar, Chief of Fire and Emergency Services has decided to retire by the end of 2023.

Chief Dave Forfar stepped in as the interim Chief of Fire and Emergency Services in January 2022. He had previously held the role, for the Town of Caledon, from 2013 to 2016 when he retired after 36 years of service. Prior to working with the Town of Caledon, he was Deputy Fire Chief for Barrie Fire and Emergency Services where he...

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...