Greenstone Fire Department
1800 Main St. P.O. Box 70 P0T 1M0 Geraldton, ON, Canada

TBDHU is currently in the "Yellow - Protect" level. For more information please click on the link below. https://greenstone.icompasscms.com//covid-19-updates-and-i

November 1-7, 2020 Ontario's third annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, 2020. Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it is a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly. https://news.ontario.ca//avoiding-exposure-to-carbon-monox

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. Please remember to test your smoke alarms when you turn your clocks back. It is also a great time to change the batteries!

Daylight Savings can be a dangerous time on Ontario roadways. Remember that in order to be safe, you need to see and be seen! Use your full set of headlights from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise, as required under the Highway Traffic Act.

To mark Fire Prevention Week 2020, Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal encourages all Ontarians to take action to ensure they are safe from kitchen fires at home. The theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week is "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen." https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-fire-marshal-promotes-fir

The Province has announced a lifting of the Fire Ban as of 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-ready-to-respond-to-wildl

A thank you card from some young residents in appreciation of our volunteer firefighters! Thank you to Mrs. Proteau’s class for the wonderful gesture!

Please see the below Fire Ban put in place for the Province of Ontario.

A reminder to be careful what you flush Wet wipes, paper towels and facial tissues can clog pipes We recognize that many residents may be increasing their use o...f disinfectant wipes, paper towels and facial tissues in response to COVID-19. We would like to remind residents not to flush wet wipes of any kind. Despite what some packaging says, wipes are not flushable. Paper towels and facial tissues also do not belong in the toilet. These items cannot be flushed because they do not break down like toilet paper does. If wipes, paper towels and facial tissues are flushed, they can cause blockages in pipes which may lead to sewage overflows in your home or business. Further down the line, these items can clog sewers and cause sewage overflows into streets and the natural environment. They can also cause costly damage to local wastewater infrastructure. The only things that should be flushed are the 3Ps: Pee, Poo & (toilet) Paper. No exceptions. Please put used wipes, facial tissues and paper towels in the garbage. Thank you for working with us to keep our community’s pipes and sewers clear and our wastewater infrastructure functioning smoothly. A message from The Municipality of Greenstone in partnership with our wastewater operator, the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) http://greenstone.ca/content/be-careful-what-you-flush

Highway is open.

Please check the Municipal Website for updates and resources regarding COVID-19. http://greenstone.ca//covid-19-update-march-18-2020-munici

http://greenstone.ca/con/nakina-landfill-slash-pile-burning

It's that time again. Sunday March 8, 2020 clocks spring forward, & batteries need to be changed. Have you done yours???

UPDATE 3:30 p.m. Please be advised that one lane of traffic is now open. Please be advised that HWY 11 is closed 30km North of Nipigon in both directions. https://511on.ca/map#Closures-MTO--13245

Please be advised of the following closure. https://511on.ca/ Reopened

Did you remember to change your smoke detector batteries when you turned back your clocks?

Please be advised that HWY 11 is closed at Reflection Lake in both directions.

https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-aler//70747r-eng.php

UPDATE: One land of traffic is now open. Please travel will care. Please be advised that highway 11/17 is closed going both directions from Hwy 587 (Pass Lake) to 11/17 Nipigon junction due to a MVA. No re-opening time is known at this time.

Please be advised that Emergency Services in Geraldton will be participating in training exercises along with TransCanada Pipeline (TC Energy) on Tuesday, August 13, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The training will take place on the Pipeline Road in Geraldton. The public is asked to please refrain from accessing this area during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

UPDATE 22:10 - Highway 584 is now open. Please be advised that highway 584 is closed by Murky Creek due to a motor vehicle accident. No further information is available at this time.

ONTARIO ONE CALL! Call Before You Dig! http://greenstone.ca/content/call-you-dig