Augusta Fire Rescue
1022 County Rd 15 K0E 1P0

Augusta Fire Rescue is holding a spring Recruitment class. Get your application in now, to join us! Submit your application by April 6th to join our 2021 recruit class. For more information on how you can join and become a part-time on-call firefighter call 613-348-3455 ext. 202 or email: [email protected]

Through completing Project Zero last month we learned that some residents are unaware of the laws regarding Smoke and CO Alarms. We are going to start a weekly post to inform our residents of the laws with Smoke and CO Alarms. We are hoping this will be helpful and if you have any questions please ask them so we can provide you the correct information.

Get ready everyone! Mother nature is going to give us a taste of winter. Snowfall warning in effect for Leeds an Grenville! https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?on10

Home Heating Safety: Fireplaces/Woodstoves We would like to remind you to: Have your chimney clean and inspected every year. Make sure to burn dry wood in fireplaces/woodstoves to reduce build-up of dangerous creosote in chimneys Protect your home from sparks. Use a fire screen around the fireplace

Snow could be on the way! Special Weather Statement in effect! https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?on10

10 Days of Christmas Safety! Day 9: Keep matches and lighters out of the sight and reach of children People often keep matches and lighters handy to light holiday candles. But matches and lighters can be deadly in the hands of children. If you smoke, have only one lighter or book of matches and keep them with you at all times. #firesafe4theholidays

10 Days of Christmas Safety! Day 8:Give space heaters space If you are using space heaters to help take the chill off, remember to keep them at least one metre (3 feet) away from anything that can burn such as curtains, upholstery, or holiday decorations. #firesafe4theholidays

10 Days of Christmas Safety! Day 7: Use extension cords wisely People often use extension cords for that extra set of lights or the dancing Santa in the corner. Extension cords should be used only as a temporary connection. Make sure cords never go under rugs as this can cause damage to the cord and cause a fire. #firesafe4theholidays

10 Days of Christmas Safety! Day 6: When you go out, blow out! Candles can set the perfect mood for a holiday celebration, but remember to always blow out candles before leaving the room or going to bed. Keep lit candles safely away from children and pets and anything that can burn, such as curtains, upholstery, or holiday decorations. Be candle safe! #firesafe4theholidays

Today the government of Ontario announced that the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark region will move from the GreenPrevent level to the Yellow Protect level of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open COVID-19 Framework. The move to the Yellow Protect level means that strengthened public health measures will come into effect in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark on Monday, December 14, at 12:01 a.m.

10 Days of Christmas Safety! Day 5: Home Fire Escape Plan When a fire occurs, there is no time to waste. That is why it is so important to sit down with your family today and make a step-by-step plan for escaping from a fire. Download a template here to make an escape plan for your family!... https://www.oafc.on.ca//PublicS/Escape%20Plan%202017-1.pdf #firesafe4theholidays

10 Days of Christmas Safety! Day 4: Smoke and Carbon Monoixde (CO) Alarms Smoke alarms are required by LAW on every level of your home AND outside all sleeping areas.... Carbon Monoixde Alarms are required by LAW outside of all sleeping areas if you have a fuel burning appliance or an attached garage. Did you know that we sell Smoke, CO Alarms and Combination Alarms at our cost. Stop by the Township Office or Fire Station to purchase them today to help keep you and your family safe. #firesafe4theholidays

Last night these firefighters received service awards. Dedication at its finest! Deputy Chief Chad Davis, Captains Jeff Sloan and Richard Malanka with 15 years. Firefighters Brad Porter, Tim MacDonald, Darcy Dejong and Brandon Worden with 5 years.

10 Days of Christmas Safety! Day 3: Light Safety We know your tree is probably already decorated but did you check your lights before you put them up? If not please do so tonight to make sure none of your sets are frayed or damaged. #firesafe4theholidays

Ontario Fire Marshal issues public safety message regarding the risk of explosion with certain gas fireplace models. https://t.co/aQ3zhJwkkN https://t.co/skI808y3IR https://t.co/67McLmbJo2

Tonight Augusta Firefighters from crews 3 and 6 are showing how its done. These are what's called the entanglement and low profile boxes. These drills train firefighters how to extricate themselves from building collapses. The hole those firefighters are crawling through is 14.5 inches wide and high.

Weather Advisory for Leeds and Grenville tomorrow morning. Some snow making for some hazardous driving conditions. https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?on10

10 Days of Christmas Safety! Day 2: Cooking Safety Your risk of having a fire can increase dramatically over the holidays. Prevent home fires #firesafe4theholidays

10 Days of Christmas Safety! Day 1: Christmas Tree Safety Christmas trees drink up to 4 litres of water per day. Water daily. #firesafe4theholidays

Close to home.....thankfully there were no serious injuries.

Last night Augusta firefighters delivered 58 Combination Smoke/CO Alarms free of charge to 32 homes in our Township as part of Enbridge Gas' Project Zero. Thank you Enbridge Gas and Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council for donating these alarms, and to CPHC and South Grenville Food Bank for your partnership. We have now delivered all the alarms provided through Project Zero and are happy to have our residents better protected from fire and carbon monoxide.

Only a couple days left! We are so close to our goal, can you help us reach it? Bring a new or used snow suit or a new toy down to one of these locations and help those in need! Township Office Library Fire Station 1 Creekside Dinner... Riopelle's Grocery Lisa's General Store MERC Hall THANK YOU FOR HELPING US HELP OTHERS!

Augusta Firefighters completing self rescue / entanglement training tonight. This is the first time for these firefighters to complete this training. Trying different ways to get through the entanglement and low profile boxes.

WE'RE HIRING: The Township of Augusta is currently looking to hire a Community Development and Recreation Coordinator - 1 Year Contract (Maternity Leave). To view the details of this position, please visit our website: https://augusta.ca/home/administration/jobopportunities/

Going to the Farmers Market tomorrow, Saturday, in Maitland at the MERC? Please bring your new or gently used snowsuits, and new toys for the Augusta Firefighters Association Annual Snowsuit and Toy Drive!

Our 3rd Annual Snowsuit and Toy Drive is still going strong! Drop off your donation at one of these locations to help us Fill our Fire Truck! Fire Station 1 Township Office Lisa's General Store Riopelle's Grocery Store... Creekside Dinner Public Library MERC Hall See more