Pelham Fire Department
177 Highway 20 West L0S 1E0 Fonthill, ON, Canada

JOIN IN AND BE A HYDRANT HERO | Town of Pelham volunteer firefighters are out clearing snow from the 560+ hydrants in Pelham. Give them a hand and be a #Hydrant...Hero by helping to clear snow away from hydrants. In an emergency minutes matter. Snap a photo and share your cleared hydrants. #PelhamON #CommunitySafety #ClearHydrants See more

Fonthill & Fenwick FF’s are out clearing hydrants today. Take a look at this one before, during & after #HydrantHero #clearhydrant #MinutesMatter

BE A HYDRANT HERO | Town of Pelham volunteer firefighters will be out Saturday Feb 5 to help clear the 560+ hydrants in Pelham. Give them a hand and be a #Hydra...ntHero by helping to clear snow away from hydrants. In an emergency minutes matter. Snap a photo and share your cleared hydrants. #PelhamON #CommunitySafety #ClearHydrants

#HydrantHero, grab a shovel & help out our Pelham firefighters

FIRE HYDRANTS Although we do not generally put hoses through windows (last pic), we would never hesitate to for your safety. You are not allowed to park within 3 metres (9 feet) of a fire hydrant, or you will be fined if caught. This is applicable in all municipalities across Ontario. You can also get a ticket if you are parked to load or unload near a fire hydrant.

Not only is this week National Nursing week, but today is also International Nurses Day. Shout out to all the hard working nurses over the past year for your hard work and dedication, sending virtual hugs to you all #weanswerthecall

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, especially all the Pelham fire moms

May the 4th be with you on this International Firefighters Day

Merry Christmas from all Pelham firefighters and Chief Lymburner

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas Eve #celebratesafely

The elves just sent this video straight from the North Pole! Santa received the letters and emails from the Town of Pelham including a special email from Mayor Junkin. #storytime #santa #christmasinpelham www.pelham.ca/christmas

Kitchen fires are most often caused by: Leaving cooking food unattended. Placing combustibles too close to the heat source. Unintentionally turning on or not turning off the equipment.

COVID-19 UPDATE | As of tomorrow, Nov. 14, there will be new regulations for restaurants/bars in #PelhamON

There’s more to responsible drinking than taking a cab home. With all the festive cheer this time of year, keep a close eye on anyone attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol is often a common factor in many fatal fires.

Encourage smokers to smoke outside. Careless smoking is the leading cause of fatal fires. Encourage smokers to smoke outside and use large, deep ashtrays that can’t be knocked over. Make sure cigarette butts are properly extinguished.

#thursdaymotivation

November 11, we honour the brave men and woman in uniform who serve and defend our country both today and throughout history. #lestweforget

Anyone in Vineland today? Come out and help stuff the truck

#repost @townofpelhamontario #RemembranceDay | This year’s Remembrance Day ceremony is on November 11, at the Royal Canadian Legion on Highway 20, beginning at 10:45 a.m. The Legion, teaming with Niagara College, will livestream the ceremony: http://ow.ly/439T50CfItL Learn more: https://www.pelham.ca//news/remembrance-day-2020-in-pelham

Slow down & move over, it’s the law. http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/en/safety/emergency-vehicles.shtml

The Town of Pelham is thrilled to receive a Platinum Award from MarCom Awards for its Framework for Reopening operations and communications plans. Implementing ...this plan allowed #PelhamON residents to safely enjoy activities and programs at the Meridian Community Centre, make in-person appointments at Town Hall, and vote safely in this fall's by-election, to name but a few highlights. The Moving Forward document and its complementing files (including the Employee Return to Work, two Staff Surveys, and the By-Election Safety protocols) result from Pelham staff's work and contributions. The award highlights Pelham's commitment to safety and customer service during the pandemic. Amid #LocalGovWeek the Town of Pelham is proud to provide programs and services to its residents during this difficult time. View some of the documents for this award-winning campaign and learn more about what the Town of Pelham is doing to address COVID-19 at www.pelham.ca/covid19 More to come.

Watch what you heat. Always stay in the kitchen and pay attention to your cooking especially if using oil or high temperatures. If a pot catches fire, carefully slide a tight-fitting lid over the pot to smother the flames and then turn off the heat.

Keep matches and lighters out of the sight and reach of children. Matches and lighters can be deadly in the hands of children. If you smoke, have only one lighter or book of matches and keep it with you at all times.

A big thank you to PFD Santa Yvon Audette, 31 years strong

#repost @townofpelhamontario Don't let #COVIDFatigue set in. It's vital that we continue working to keep COVID-19 at bay. #MaskUpNiagara #WashYourHands Stay 2m apart from one another #DontBeASpreader - stay if you're not well

Go flameless. Avoid using real candles, opting instead for safer flameless candles. If you use real candles, remember to blow them out before leaving the room or going to bed. Keep lit candles safely away from children and pets and anything that can burn.

Do you know how to use your home fire extinguisher properly? Best practice is the PASS method https://www.firstalert.com//safety-corner/p-a-s-s-the-fir/... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg-vibNXNkw

#repost @townofpelhamontario Visitors to #PelhamON facilities are required to undertake a health screening upon entry. As of Sept. 26, the Province of Ontario mandated that pre-entry screening is mandatory for all workplaces. Pelham staff are working to protect the health and safety of all users.

Give space heaters space. Keep them at least one metre (3 feet) away from anything that can burn, such as curtains, upholstery, or holiday decorations.

Coming to the end of our Pelham FD & Pelham Cares 31st toy & pet drive A HUGE thank you to all who have donated, especially this year as it has been so unpredictable. Merry Christmas & thank you again for helping families have a better Christmas @pelham_fire @pelham.cares.inc

Fire Prevention Week (FPW) is observed each year to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871 and caused devastating damage. This horrific fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed 17,400+ structures and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. FPW is all about preventing fires so no one experiences anything like this again. https://youtu.be/VZhvbmqYniA

Use extension cords wisely. Avoid overloading circuits with plugs and extension cords, as this can create overheating that could result in fire. Never put cords under rugs.

Be ready for the unexpected, install smoke and CO detectors throughout your home. Questions, call your local fire department. https://www.oafc.on.ca/carbon-monoxide

If a fire occurred in your home tonight, would your family get out safely? Plan your escape https://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca//Pla/plan_your_escape.html

Make sure everyone knows how to get out safely. Develop and practice a home fire escape plan with everyone in your family as well as your guests over the holidays. Once outside, stay outside and call 911 from a cell phone or neighbour’s house. Determine who will be responsible for helping anyone who may need assistance.

Protect your family with carbon monoxide alarms; it’s the law in Ontario. If your home has a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage, you must have a working CO alarm adjacent to sleeping areas of the home. For added protection, install one on every storey of your home according to manufacturer’s instructions, that also identify when CO alarms need to be replaced.

* Kitchen fires can start in seconds * Stay in kitchen while cooking * keep combustible items away from stove * turn pot handles inwards, towards back of stove * never put a grease fire out using water ... * keep a fire extinguisher close by * when you are finished cooking turn off all appliances * have working smoke alarms on every floor of your home https://www.nfpa.org//Preparedn/Fire-Prevention-Week/About

Fish fry update, unfortunately with current COVID restrictions & public not able to volunteer their time we have decided to cancel until further notice

Make sure you have working smoke alarms. It’s the law to have working smoke alarms on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Test smoke alarms as indicated in the manufacturer’s instructions. Replace batteries once per year or choose models with 10-year sealed batteries that never need to be changed.

Check all lights before decorating. Before you put up lights, check the cords closely. Discard any sets that are frayed or damaged. Never plug more than 3 strings of lights together. Never connect LED to conventional lights. This is likely to wear out LED bulbs more rapidly and could pose a fire or electrical hazard.

Today starts fire prevention week, lets start in the kitchen which is the #1 cause of home fires learn more about kitchen safety https://www.nfpa.org//Preparedn/Fire-Prevention-Week/About

Water fresh trees daily. Keep the base of the trunk in water at all times. Keep your tree away from an ignition source, such as the fireplace, heaters or candles.

Pelham Station 3 (short hills) Drive thru FISH FRY Friday October 9, 5:00-7:00pm One size only $15. 2355 Cream Street, North Pelham ... **NOTE, no advance tickets will be sold** See more

Gas fireplace/ stove recall. This notice applies to all Regency brand U39 & U37 gas stoves sold between January 2001 and January 2018. https://www.regency-fire.com/en/Customer-Care/U39-notice

Christmas tree fire safety 1. Choose fresh over cheap and dry. The fresher the tree, the less likely it will pose a fire hazard. Look for flexible needles that don't break, and a trunk with sap. 2. Keep the water coming. The tree stand should contain a continuous source of water and be sturdy enough to resist toppling by kids or pets. 3. Don't choke the cord. Attach only three maximum strings of lights to any one extension cord, then place cords along walls to prev...ent a tripping hazard. Never run them under rugs or carpets. 4. Trees don't need warmth. Keep the tree away from heat sources such as fireplaces, candles and even a TV. 5. Not any lights will do. Use low energy, safe lighting that's been certified by a safety testing lab. Don't use damaged or frayed cords. 6. Shut the lights. Never leave the lights on overnight. Same goes for any appliances not in use when you are home or away. 7. Don't keep a dry tree around. Dispose of it at this point properly. Don't even keep it in the garage. 8. Artificial tree safety awareness. Artificial trees should be flame resistant and have a seal for an approved safety testing laboratory if the tree contains a built-in lighting set. 9. Death by artificial tree. If the tree is metal, never use electric lights, as they can charge the tree and lead to electrocution. 10. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Make sure everyone knows its location and how to use it. See more

LETTERS TO SANTA | Our recreation staff have called in some elf favours and are working with Santa’s elves to get all the children of Pelham letters to the North Pole. You can drop off a letter at the MCC now until Dec. 12! https://www.pelham.ca//recreation-staff-facilitating-lette

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMPETITION | Decorate your home for the Christmas Season and enter the Christmas Light contest to be included in the self guided light tour! Register by Dec. 13! Learn more and register at: https://www.pelham.ca//recreatio/christmas-in-pelham.aspx

This past weekend our new FF recruits did their First Aid certification

COVID-19 | #PelhamON is in the Restrict Orange level of the Provincial government's COVID-19 Response Framework. If you are wondering what the Town is doing to ensure your safety at Town facilities, review our Framework for Reopening document. https://www.pelham.ca//COV/Framework-for-reopening-web.pdf

#repost @firedepartmentchronicles Happy Halloween

Happy 6th birthday to Ben Pelham fire is happy to put a smile on his face during his Covid birthday

It’s that time of year that no one likes to hear. Winter is near & our clocks need to fall back 1 hour this Sunday AM On Sunday November 1, when turning our clocks back 1 hour you should also be changing smoke & carbon monoxide detector batteries and checking expiry dates Questions or concerns on smoke or CO detector’s contact our fire prevention officer

Close before you doze, side-by-side bedrooms show the difference between how a room withstands a fire with the door closed (left) and the door open (right) https://vimeo.com/293952932

Slow down & move over, it’s the law. http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/en/safety/emergency-vehicles.shtml

#repost @townofpelhamontario Don't let #COVIDFatigue set in. It's vital that we continue working to keep COVID-19 at bay. #MaskUpNiagara #WashYourHands Stay 2m apart from one another #DontBeASpreader - stay if you're not well

A little thanksgivings humour, deep fried turkey perhaps

Do you know how to use your home fire extinguisher properly? Best practice is the PASS method https://www.firstalert.com//safety-corner/p-a-s-s-the-fir/... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg-vibNXNkw

#repost @townofpelhamontario Visitors to #PelhamON facilities are required to undertake a health screening upon entry. As of Sept. 26, the Province of Ontario mandated that pre-entry screening is mandatory for all workplaces. Pelham staff are working to protect the health and safety of all users.

Be ready for the unexpected, install smoke and CO detectors throughout your home. Questions, call your local fire department. https://www.oafc.on.ca/carbon-monoxide

Today starts fire prevention week, lets start in the kitchen which is the #1 cause of home fires learn more about kitchen safety https://www.nfpa.org//Preparedn/Fire-Prevention-Week/About

Pelham Station 3 (short hills) Drive thru FISH FRY Friday October 9, 5:00-7:00pm One size only $15. 2355 Cream Street, North Pelham ... **NOTE, no advance tickets will be sold** See more

We are driving into fire prevention week October 4-10, stay tuned

Repost @townofpelhamontario PUBLIC SKATING | Returns to the MCC on Oct. 4. There is a 50-skater maximum during each available time slot. Call 905-732-7872 to reserve your spot. Learn more: https://www.pelham.ca//public-skating-returns-to-the-merid

Pelham FD assisted West Lincoln FD over weekend #teamwork #firefamily Big thank you @mitchellbrownphotographer for the amazing photos of our crews Mitchell Brown

Ontario applies lower limits for unmonitored and private social gatherings to entire province, effective September 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. news.ontario.ca//ontario-limits-the-size-of-unmonitored-an

Wayne Olson has been elected in the Ward One by-election. Read more https://www.pelham.ca//wayne-olson-elected-in-ward-one-by- and view the unofficial results.

Remember, reflect and honor the 19th anniversary of 9/11

The night before....... On this day... 19 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. ... 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted. #AlwaysRemember #NeverForget #NYPD #FDNY #NYC #NewYork #ArmedForces #TheDayBefore Original writer unknown

West Lincoln looking to add to their team

Have a great and safe long weekend

Sleepover Fire Safety for Children If your child is planning to sleep over with a friend, make sure the home is safe from fire. Here are some things to consider: Before you say "yes"... Are there working smoke alarms on every storey and outside each sleeping area? * Will the children be supervised throughout the stay?... * Do they have a home fire escape plan that includes two ways out and a meeting place outside? * Are there two escape routes from the room where your child will be sleeping? * Will the parents walk through their escape plan with your child? * Are the parents cautious with smoking materials, matches and lighters, and candles? * If the home has security bars, do they have quick release devices inside so your child can get out in an emergency. See more

#firefighterfamily #familyfirst

Congratulations to Dan Marr on your retirement, from all the FF’s in Pelham where it all started #repost @wellandfire Please Join us in offering our best wishes to Welland Fire and Emergency Services Platoon Chief Dan Marr on his retirement. Today is P.C. Marr's last shift with WFES. He started in the fire service in 1986 as a volunteer firefighter in Fenwick and joined Welland Fire as a career firefighter in 1997. He has held th...e position of Platoon Chief since 2018. P.C. Marr said that he is really going to miss the job. We know we're going to miss having him on the job. On behalf of Welland fire and Emergency Services: Thank You for everything you have done to serve the citizens of Welland over the past 23 years. Enjoy your retirement. Please feel free to add your best wishes in the comment section below.

Plan and practice your escape

#repost @firedepartmentchronicles Ending the week with a funny safe driving

#repost @townofpelhamontario Are you wearing your mask correctly? Your mask should fit securely to your head and be large enough to completely and comfortably cover your mouth, nose and chin without gaping. How to wear a mask: https://niagararegion.ca/health/covid-19/mask-bylaw.aspx How to make a mask: https://canada.ca//sew-no-sew-instructions-non-medical-mas

Enhancing & advancing Pelham Fire just took delivery of their first Hurst eDRAULICS. Two SC 758 EXWT combi tools, looking forward to training and placing them into service @ Pelham Fire Department