BLRFD News & Events

News from the Chief!

Residential & fatal fires are up all across #Ontario. Help protect yourself and your family by making sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms work, and that you have & practice a home fire escape plan. Visit our website for more fire safety tips. https://www.oafc.on.ca/public-safety

Happy Canada Day from all of us at BLRFD! We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday! Here are some safety tips for fireworks

Good morning BLR community! We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe. We would like to ensure everyone that we are here to support you. The BLR Fire Department is prepared and has taken steps to guarantee a safe and effective response, in light of the covid-19 situation. We don’t want to add any additional stress, we want to reduce it - you can help by spending a little time this weekend doing a fire safety check of your home and property. Here’s what you can do; - Mak...e a list of people you can call during an emergency. Save the list to your phone and add it to your emergency plan. - Check your batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. - Make a fire escape plan for your family, including pets. If you have kids have them prepare one and go over it with them. - Your yard is a great place to be during COVID-19, so take advantage of the time and get your home and property Fire Smart. - Move firewood 10-30 m away from your house - Clear your roof and gutters of leaves - Keep grass cut to less than 10 cm For those wanting to do a fire safety assessment check out this link! https://firesmartcanada.ca//10/FS_Home_Assessment_final.pdf We all understand the trying times of staying home and social distancing but please reach out to family and friends by phone or video chat. Reach out to neighbours and those around that may not have family nearby. The BLRFD is here for you and we will get through this, as a community. Love where you live, but from a distance... See more

Big thanks to Travis over at Big Squirt Pressure Washing for giving the Palmer Rapids Station a much needed bath today! If you need your place washed give him a call!