London Fire Department
400 Horton Street N6B1l7 London, ON, Canada

Recall alert Health Canada has recalled the following items due to fire/life safety risk: #1 Product: Dash Floor Lamp. Issue: The foot switch on affected lamps may overheat, posing a fire hazard. What to do: Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp. Those who purchased the lamp from Urban Barn should contact Urban Barn Customer Care for a refund. Those who purchased from other retailers should contact Zuo Modern Canada. Proof of purchase may be required. Learn... more https://bit.ly/2PbF7Wb #2 Product: Proctor Silex Pantone Oven Mitt Issue: Oven mitt may melt during use, posing a burn and fire hazard. What to do: Immediately stop using the oven mitt and contact the company for a refund. These items were sold at Giant Tiger. Learn more https://bit.ly/3xayKnn #ldnont #fireprevention

Important reminder from the Office of the Fire Marshal. Smoke & carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are essential for your safety and need to be available for in-person shopping as household safety supplies https://covid-19.ontario.ca/zones-and-restrictions #FireSafety #ldnont please share! City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government

From the Office of the Fire Marshal: A very concerning trend - Ontario has recorded 50 fire fatalities from January to March of this year. This is up from 36 fatalities in the same time period last year. These tragedies serve as a reminder to install/maintain working smoke alarms in your home. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3sBHCi5 #fireprevention #ldnont #519london London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

Consumer product recall alert Health Canada has recalled the following products due to fire and life safety risks: #1 - Product: Clipper Multi-purpose Shiny Colour and Classic Colours Lighters Issue: The lighters can pose burn and fire hazards. What to do: Immediately stop using the lighters and return to the place of purchase for a refund. Specifically, the lighters: may exceed the allowable flame height during ignition; may exhibit an abnormal, sudden increase in flame he...ight; may continue to burn after the trigger mechanism has been released; may not have a child resistant mechanism. #2 - Product: Mastercraft 8-Outlet Metal Power Bar. Issue: The black plastic caps covering the receptacles can come off when unplugging a cord from the unit, exposing the internal components, and posing a risk of electric shock to the consumer. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to any Canadian Tire store for a full refund. More details: https://bit.ly/2QDuUSG https://bit.ly/3gnPEcg #firesafety #fireprevention #ldnont See more

Join us in congratulating our Spring Recruit Class of 2020 who were recently presented with their black helmets - symbolizing their first year has been completed with the London Fire Department and their probationary time has ended. Congratulations and well done, all! Wear your new helmets with pride! #family #smilingwithoureyes London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

Chief Fire Prevention Officer Lebold wonders if your smoke alarms sounded this Spring Break, would everyone know what to do/where to go? Practice your home fire escape plan with everyone in your home! Zoom in to see her home escape plan #ldnont #springbreakfiresafe bit.ly/2QD6Utw London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

We’re hiring! Interested in joining our Communications team? Details & qualifications for the position of Communications Operator bit.ly/3mKsjTb Posting closes May 9. #911dispatcher #ldnont London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week & we celebrate our communications division as well our partner agency communicators. #911Communicators are the unseen & unsung backbone of our emergency response system. Ready to listen & respond calmly 24/7/365. Thank you for your service & dedication to our city! **NOTE: Photo mix taken PRE-Covid & taken during this pandemic.** #NPSTW2021 #ldnont London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

If you smoke, don’t extinguish butts in plant pots. They often contain peat moss, shredded wood & bark that can easily ignite. #ldnont

Fire crews have just cleared the scene of a large grass fire of approximately 5 acres of land burned at Highway 401 & Highbury Ave. At approximately 5:30 p.m. London Fire Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting a grass fire that was quickly spreading. LFD responded with multiple units and 3 tankers and had the fire under control at approximately 6:40 p.m. Crews continued to extinguish hot spots and smouldering trees until fire was deemed out at approximately 7:40 p....m. Quick work from fire crews kept the fire from spreading to Peterbilt Truck Centre and they cut off the fire from getting into the Buchanan Electrical Substation. Great work by crews & fire dispatchers on this call - on a particularly busy afternoon with multiple incidents and calls coming in a short span of time. The LFD cautions people not to discard lit cigarettes out of car windows especially in dry conditions. Thank you to those who called this incident in to 911. For more photos of this scene follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ldnontfire #ldnont See more

Consumer product recall alert Health Canada has recalled the Dettson Hydra Revolution Electric Boiler 24 kW, 27 kW and 29 kW recalled due to Fire Hazard Details Issue: If the unit is improperly connected, a malfunction of the power board may cause a short-circuit, thus posing a fire hazard. What to do: Consumers should immediately contact Dettson Industries Inc. for a free replacement unit to be installed by a certified installer. Learn more at bit.ly/3t0CcOG #fireprevention #ldnont #londonontario

With more Londoners working/studying from home we are re-posting a reminder to never charge your electronic devices on soft surfaces. The first image shows a mattress that had a laptop charging on it. The battery overheated & the result was significant fire & smoke damage to the property. Second image is the remnants of the laptop. (*photos from a LFD Fire Investigation*). Last image ...our advice! Never charge electronic devices on a soft surface. Learn more- scroll to "Charging your lithium battery" at https://bit.ly/2PZiioW #Shareworthy #fireprevention #Ldnont London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government Thames Valley District School Board @LDCSBSchools Fanshawe College Western University

#ICYMI This past Monday at 3:07 p.m., the LFD’s 911 Communications Operators received multiple 911 calls of a reported structure fire with explosions at a large commercial garage on Colonel Talbot Rd. Fire Crews responded to the scene of a massive structure fire with heavy black smoke that could be seen for many kilometres. Firefighters began a fully defensive fire attack. Mutual aid from neighbouring municipalities was requested and Southwold, Middlesex Centre and Central E...lgin Fire Departments all responded with tanker support to assist our tankers until the fire was under control. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries. This stubborn fire was deemed under control at approximately 6 p.m. London Fire crews remained on scene putting out hot spots and pulling down debris until the fire was deemed extinguished at approximately 10:30 p.m. London Fire Investigators were requested and as our investigation continues - a big shout out to our partners that helped us with this incident. Municipality of Middlesex Centre Fire Dept, Southwold Fire Department, Municipality of Central Elgin Fire Dept. London Police Service - Canada Town of Tillsonburg Fire Communications, Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service Communications, Ontario Provincial Police - West Region Middlesex-London Paramedic Service The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services - Canada & Bermuda canteen, Ontario Fire Marshal, City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government Public Works & Water Operations, London Hydro, Ken Grover Trucking - excavation. The dollar loss is pegged at more than $1.5 million. The value of property saved by the actions of emergency responders on scene was extensive. We wish the owners and employees the best moving forward to rebuild. London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada Follow us on Twitter for live updates from incidents as they happen @ldnontfire

ICYMI some of our fire halls were decorated at the end of November for this holiday season. Hopefully this provides a bit of cheer as you get around the city. #happyholidays #communitypride #ldnont London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

Unfortunately, we couldn’t have an annual visit with Firefighter Santa, crews, staff & the courageous children & their loving families due to COVID-19 C Platoon was able to drop-off their donation & have a distanced visit outside with a few Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario healthcare heroes today. #ldnont London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

CO safety never takes a holiday! Check out our 3rd CTV London PSA premiering now #beatthesilentkiller #shareworthy #firesafe4theholidays London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government

Your chimney may have problems you can’t see! Did you know they require maintenance? The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall recommends you have chimneys cleaned & inspected every year. Learn more at https://bit.ly/35LGnoq #LdnOnt #firesafety @London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

Congratulations to all our new Fire Inspectors for completing their first year with the London Fire Department recently! Fire Inspectors go out daily and ensure all buildings in London are in compliance with the Ontario Fire Code to keep our community safe. #firesafety #ldnont London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

Your chimney may have problems you can’t see! Did you know chimneys require maintenance? The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall recommends you have chimneys cleaned & inspected every year. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2bjghON #LdnOnt #firesafety @londonprofessionalfirefightersassociation

We extend our sincere sympathies to the family of PC Marc Hovingh, his friends and extended OPP and OPP Association families. #family #sympathy

This young man knows that only working smoke & carbon monoxide alarms can help save lives. When did you last test your alarms? Send us your pic to be featured on a social media PSA #TestItTuesday #ldnont #LFDOnt London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

‘Tis the season to rock your ugly sweaters! Comment with a pic of you or your pet rocking an ugly yet festive sweater. And, remember to water your fresh Christmas tree every day! They drink up to 4 litres of water each day. #firesafe4theholidays #ldnont London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government

Help fill our emergency vehicles with new, unwrapped gifts & clothing for those in in need this holiday season. Donations will be delivered to LIFE*SPIN to help support children, adults & seniors living in poverty in London. This project presented by London's Emergency Services. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed! This years event will be a drive up, outdoor non-contact event. Firefighter Santa will be there but only for social distanced photos only. Christmas Toy Dr...ive For Life*Spin Sat Dec 5th @ 12 pm - 3 pm Fire HQ, Station #1, Back Parking Lot, 400 Horton St. See more

Aerial servicing of Engine 13 at our Apparatus Division today. DYK our Apparatus Division is a part of Fire Station 2 on Florence St? Our fire truck mechanics (Apparatus Division) ensure our emergency & non-emergency vehicles are prepared to respond when our residents require assistance. They also respond to fire scenes when their services are required. If you have any questions about our Apparatus Division reply in the comments #MondayLearnings #ldnont London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada #ldnont #CommunitySafety

The Lights & Sirens Toy Drive is seeking toy donations for Life Spin. Full details in the post info below. Safety protocols will be followed! Thank you and please share. #ldnont

We’ve got a lot of fire safety information for you and your family! Drop by and see us @Rona 820 Blythwood Road. We’re here until 8 p.m. Thanks to Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs , Rona and First Alert Canada for hosting this event today! #FirePreventionWeek #ldnont #communityengagement

Great safety tips for the kids! #servingupfiresafetyinthekitchen #FirePreventionWeek #ldnont

Have your say! We are seeking feedback from residents to help us create a community-driven Fire Master Plan that will guide strategic & operations improvements, as well as enhance the services we provide to our community over the next 10 years. We value your input and hope you will take the time to visit https://getinvolved.london.ca/fire-master-plan to see how you can provide input. Community responses accepted until Nov 30, 2020. Have your say, London! London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government #ldnont

We teamed up with our partners London Knights and if you can answer their question in the post below on the Knights’ Facebook page ... you have a chance to win! #FirePreventionWeek

Did you know unattended or distracted cooking is the # 1 cause of home fires in London, in Ontario and all of Canada? We remind you, our friends to please pay attention to what you are cooking. We know it’s easy to get distracted, but please #LookWhileYouCook #StandByYourPan #BeStillByYourGrill #lfdont #ldnont #519

Sparky The Fire Dog has a photo quiz for you to take! Can you spot the fire hazard? #FirePreventionWeek

#lestweforget #wewillrememberthem #ldnont

It was a nice surprise to see our friend, retired City Manager Martin Hayward at our Fire Prevention display at Lowe's Canada! FPO Poole will be here until 8 p.m., at the Wonderland Rd. S., location. Drop by with your fire safety questions! Our thanks to Lowes, Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs and First Alert for hosting us. #communityengagement #FirePreventionWeek #ldnont

Join us today at Lowes! 3-8 for free fire prevention and public education tips, 3375 Wonderland Rd. S. Tomorrow we will be at Rona 3-8pm, 820 Blythwood Rd. #FirePreventionWeek

Seconds count! Watch this amazing demonstration to see how quickly a can spread in your home. Let’s all work together to serve up fire safety this #FirePrevention and always! #ldnont

Thank you CTV London for sharing the importance of fire safety in the kitchen! #ServeUpFireSafetyInTheKitchen #ldnont https://london.ctvnews.ca/theme-for-fire-prevention-week-se

Tune in or set your PVR! Tonight at 6 p.m., you won’t want to miss Deputy Chief Hepditch speaking with Jordyn from CTV London about #FirePreventionWeek and how you can help keep your family safe! #serveupfiresafetyinthekitchen #ldnont

Listen as Deputy Chief Hepditch chats with #BlariandRV on Classic Rock 98.1 this morning about Serving up Fire Safety in the Kitchen - safety tips! #FirePreventionWeek https://t.co/TnDjchQgyZ #ldnont

Kicking-off #FirePreventionWeek at Lowe's Canada in Hyde Park today! Having a great time engaging with customers & staff, while at a distance. FPO Poole will be here until 8 p.m. tonight. Our thanks to Lowes, First Alert Canada & Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs for hosting this event. #firesafety #communityengagement London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

DYK Fire Prevention Week is Oct 4 -10?! Mark your because FPO Poole will be at Lowe's Canada 1335 Fanshawe Park Rd. W., tomorrow from 2-8 pm offering up family-friendly, fire safety education to help kick-off #FirePreventionWeek It’s free & sure to be fun! Thanks to Lowes Canada & Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs for hosting this event! #smilingwithoureyes #ldnont London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada

Platoon Chief Shewell was honoured to accept a plaque of thanks recently from the Sikh Motorcycle Club of ON & UNITED SIKHS in appreciation for the London Fire Dept and the London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada members' continued service to the community during this pandemic. We truly appreciate their kind gesture!