Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services
3 Killaly Street West L3K 6H1 Port Colborne, ON, Canada

Pick-up your free reusable shopping tote when you purchase groceries from one of these Port Colborne grocery stores starting May 14. As we are unable to have a Community Safety Day at the firehall this year due to COVID City of Port Colborne this is just our way to say we are thinking about you. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou

City of Port Colborne...During an emergency, be sure to get your information from credible sources, and follow local authorities for updates and instructions. Include a portable, battery-operated radio in your emergency kit to tune into your local news station. Learn more: https://www.niagararegion.ca/emergency/stay-informed.aspx

City of Port Colborne we now have two new Volunteer Captains. Congratulations to Ryan Adams and Curtis Wilcox who have worked hard for their promotion!

City of Port Colborne our Fire Service would like to introduce our new Deputy Fire Chief, Mike DeGasperis. Mike holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Brock University and spent the last several years as the Training Officer with Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services. He will definitely be an asset to our Fire Service. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou

City of Port Colborne Does the fire hydrant in front on your home look like this? After you shovel your driveway, we want to remind residents to clear a 1-metre space around fire hydrants in front of your home. Every second counts when our fire fighters are fighting a fire. Help us, help you!! #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou

City of Port Colborne Time is running out - submit your special fire truck creation before it's too late. Look below for a fantastic example. Deadline is February 22, 2021

DYK...we typically see an increase in carbon monoxide calls in the winter. Have a working CO alarm adjacent to bedrooms. Make sure your outside vents are clear of snow #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Build a Fire Truck Inspiration Here are some pictures of egg carton and tissue box Fire Truck. Keep them coming City of Port Colborne

Carbon Monoxide is an invisible, odourless gas produced by fossil fuel appliances AKA the Silent Killer. CO symptoms mimic those of the flu. Have your appliances checked by a professional. Check CO alarms monthly. Let's stay Carbon Monoxide safe!! #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services reminds you of the importance of having CO alarms in your home #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Working smoke alarms save lives! 109 is the highest number of fatalities in a single year that we’ve seen within the last few years. Let’s all do our part. New years are always full of resolutions...2021 maybe even more so! We have a one that is so easy you might actually stick with it, and it could save your life! #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

The winners of our poster contest and their families enjoyed pizza/wings and a cupcake cake last night - YUMMY! The cakes were generously donated by Sobeys (Port Colborne) Thanks again Landon and Dallas!! City of Port Colborne

Make a fresh cut across the trunk about an inch from the original cut when you bring the tree into the house for decorating. Use a tree stand that holds plenty of water. Trees are thirsty. They may drink up to four litres of water per day, so be sure to check daily and supply fresh water as needed. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

City of Port Colborne reminder to clear off the snow from your 911 emergency response signs. That way in case of an emergency we will be able to locate you and your family.#neverthinkitcanthappentoyou

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | It’s Christmas Eve and more than 300 families in #PortColborne will wake up tomorrow morning and have a very special Christmas thanks to the generosity of this community. THANK YOU for supporting our annual Toy Drive in support of Port Cares and making many children smile this holiday season.

FIRE SAFETY MESSAGE | Fire prevention is the gift that keeps on giving! The Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services team would like to remind residents to be fire safety smart, especially this holiday season. Today’s Prevention Method: Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Be sure to test both alarms once a month to ensure they are in working order. ... Don’t think it can’t happen to you! Be safe this holiday season.

City of Port Colborne, your fire service wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

'Tis the season. Overloading circuits with plugs and extension cords can create overheating and result in fire. Light strings are rated for indoor or outdoor use. Refer to the manufactures instructions for the number of light strings that can be safely connected together. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

For your safety - NEVER attempt to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire that is larger than an office-sized trash can! If the fire is spreading get out and stay out! #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

City of Port Colborne Alyssa Marie from the Canadian Corps, Unit 43, dropped by the fire hall this week to donate toys to Fill our Fire Truck. The Corps teamed up with J.C. Machining Ltd. and Lemayzzz Meats to ensure children in Port Colborne will be beaming this Christmas morning. You can see our fire fighters smiles through their masks.

FIRE SAFETY MESSAGE | Fire prevention is the gift that keeps on giving! Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services would like to remind you to never leave cooking unattended. If left unattended, cooking can quickly become a fire hazard. Ensure that flammable objects such as towels are left far from a hot stove or oven. Don’t think it can’t happen to you! Be safe this holiday season.

12 Days of Holiday Fire and CO Safety campaign starts tomorrow Dec 8th Listen to Giant FM 91.7 for your chance to win #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

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Come stop by. Here till 1!! #portcolborne Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services

City of Port Colborne special thank you to Charlie Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson and Nate Cook from Port Colborne Swiss Chalet and Harvey's Restaurant for their donations to our "Fill the Fire Truck" Toy Drive. So many children will be waking up Christmas morning with something special.

TOY DRIVE | We've teamed up with Port Cares to make #PortColborne children smile this holiday season! Join us this Saturday for a Drive-through Toy Drive. Saturday, November 28 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fire Station: 3 Killaly St. W ... Drive-through style Our team will be collecting new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items More information can be found here http://portcolborne.ca/page/Christmas_in_Port_Colborne

FIRE SAFETY MESSAGE | Fire prevention is the gift that keeps on giving! The Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services team would like to remind residents to be fire safety smart, especially this holiday season. Today's Prevention Method: Keep decorations at least 3 ft from open flame and heat sources. When lighting holiday candles, please ensure they are at least 3 feet away from Christmas decorations and other household objects.

FIRE SAFETY MESSAGE| Fire Chief Tom Cartwright has a message for #PortColborne! Please remember to practice fire safety, especially this holiday season! Stay tuned for more fire safety tips to ensure everyone has a safe & happy holiday!

Six easy steps to a longer life 1. Go and buy a battery for your smoke alarm 2. Unwrap the battery at home 3. Take old battery out of your smoke alarm (check the date while it's down) 4. Install NEW battery into smoke alarm ... 5. Put smoke alarm back into the bracket on the ceiling 6. Test the smoke alarm #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne See more

Thanks for coming out City of Port Colborne #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou

Fire Prevention Officers from the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association Niagara Chapter recently got together to discuss important fire safety information that could save lives, not only this holiday season but throughout the entire year. Check out our video below. Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services Wishes You a Safe & Happy HolidaySeason and All The Best in 2021. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

MASK DISTRIBUTION | Thanks to a generous donation of thousands of masks, Fire & Emergency Services will be distributing free, non-medical masks to residents on Monday, Dec. 21 from 4 7 p.m., at the Fire Station located at 3 Killaly Street West. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank Much like our Toy Drive, this will be a drive-through style pick-up. There will be one box of 50 masks available per household. ... For more details, please read the Public Notice: https://www.portcolborne.ca/en/city-hall/public-notices.aspx

Mark it on your calendar City of Port Colborne, November 28th is the date for the drive through, toy drive drop off at the fire hall. See you there!!!

Join us Saturday, November 28 for a drive-through holiday toy drive in support of Port Cares. We're asking the #PortColborne community to donate unwrapped toys for children ages 0 - 18 and non-perishable food items. We look forward to seeing you at the Fire Hall (3 Killaly Street W) on Saturday, November 28 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ... For more details http://portcolborne.ca/page/news&iArticle=3047

Over 65% of all carbon monoxide (CO) deaths & injuries in Ontario occur in homes. Learn how to keep your family safe: http://cosafety.ca/ #COAwarenessWeek #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Keep you and your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning by having working carbon monoxide alarms outside all sleeping areas. Also remember to have your fuel burning appliances inspected annually! #COAwarenessWeek #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

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#COAwarenessWeek, what are the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning? CO poisoning mimics the flu only without the fever. CO is a leading cause of accidental poisonings in Ontario Only a CO alarm will beat the silent killer. #nevertinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Here’s a reminder @cityofportcolborne to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 2:00 a.m. when you change your clocks, also change your batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou

If you haven't carved your pumpkin yet, Sparky The Fire Dog would love to be a part of your Halloween festivities! Check out the template...and remember to share pics of the finished product...with a battery operated candle inside of course! #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Don't let this happen to you! Dryer vent pipe clogged? Clean it! Belts squeaking and drum banging? Fix it! Lint trap full? Empty it! A little maintenance can save a lot! #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Pt Colborne

In case of an oven fire, turn the appliance off and keep the door closed until the fire is completely out. If flames don’t die down quickly or when in doubt, get out, close doors behind you and call 9-1-1. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Pt Colborne

You may have only seconds to safely escape a fire in your home. Check that all exits are unobstructed and easy to use. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Pt Colborne

Install working smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas of your home. It's the law! Develop a home fire escape plan. Know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Sit down with everyone in your household and discuss how each person will get out of the home in a fire. Practise your escape plan with everyone in your home.... Make sure everyone can get out quickly. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Pt Colborne

Now, is the time to have your heating system, vents, and chimney inspected and cleaned by a qualified service technician. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Pt Colborne

Keeping busy with DIY projects at home these days? Rags used during the project can become the origin of a fire. Follow these guidelines to keep your home/garage safe and ALWAYS make sure your smoke alarms are less than 10 years old and working! #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Pt Colborne

Fire Prevention Week has finished this year. Reminder that Fire Safety is a year round event. Be Fire Safe. https://www.chch.com/fire-prevention-week-6/ #MorningLive ... #nevertinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Day Seven - Fire Prevention Week Fire fighter Jesse wants to remind you if you have a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage, you require a carbon monoxide alarm outside all sleeping areas. .CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SAVE LIVES #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Day six of Fire Prevention Week & it's time to talk about cooking and alcohol. Cooking and alcohol is a dangerous mix. To prevent cooking fires, you must be alert. You will not be alert if you've consumed alcohol or drugs. Please cook responsbily. Don't think it can't happen to you.

Day Five - Fire prevention Week Port Colborne Fire Chief Tom Cartwright reminding you that WORKING smoke alarms can be the difference between living and dying in a fire. Put one on every level of your home, outside sleeping areas and in each bedroom if you sleep with doors closed. They CAN provide the precious time needed to safely escape. Test your smoke alarms once a month and change the batteries twice per year. As we say, change your clock change your batteries! ... For more info on smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, please contact the Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services. We’re here to help. #neverthinktocanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne See more

Day Four of Fire Prevention Week and today's topic, clutter in the kitchen. Before you start cooking, make sure to clear away any clutter. Keep anything that burns - plastic utensils, dishcloths, paper towels - a safe distance from the stove. Stay safe in the kitchen. Only you can prevent cooking fires!

With cooler weather upon us, restaurants, bars, cafes and individuals are using patio heaters to extend the use of their patios and outdoor dining areas into the fall and winter seasons. While these fuel-fired heating units provide welcome warmth and comfort while dining alfresco, they can also pose a danger if they are not installed, operated, and maintained correctly. TSSA has provided a Do's and Dont's for Patio Heaters (download) https://icreate.tssa.org//TSSA-Patio-Heater-Safety-Guideli #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Day Three - Fire Prevention Week & the message is still the same! Be alert and stay in the kitchen while cooking. Only you can prevent cooking fires. What happens if a pot of oil catches on fire? First, never throw water on it. Instead, slide a lid over the pot and turn off the stove. Do not move the pot. #dontthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Day 2 of Fire Prevention Week & the message is still the same! Be alert and stay in the kitchen while cooking. Only you can prevent cooking fires. What happens if a pot of oil catches on fire? First, never throw water on it. Instead, slide a lid over the pot and turn off the stove. Do not move the pot. Don't think it can't happen to you.

Fire Prevention week starts today City of Port Colborne. This year’s FPW campaign, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen works to educate everyone about the simple actions they can take to keep themselves, and those around them, safe in the kitchen. Did you know? Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen.

Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries, causing 49% of home fires that resulted in 21% of the home fire deaths and 45% of the injuries. Stay in the kitchen when you cook, Watch what you heat. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Fire Prevention Week October 4 - 10, 2020 #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Chief Cartwright was at 91.7 Giant FMrecording a couple spots today for Fire Prevention Week. Tune in next week City of Port Colborne to hear his safety messages. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou

Because of synthetic materials, furniture, and construction, fire spreads faster than ever before. Closing doors helps stop the spread of fire. #neverthinkyoucanthappentoyou #CloseBeforeYouDoze City of Port Colborne

Check the date of your Smoke Alarm

When the weather turns cold, it can bring a chill into our home If you plan to use portable space heaters, make sure to follow these tips. Keep the heater at least i meter (3 feet) form anything that can burn. Place the heater on a solid, flat surface. Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet. Never use an extension cord. Heaters should be turned off and unpluged when you go to bed. #neverthinkicanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an odorless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors. Call 911 to have the Fire Department assess your home for CO. #nerverthinkicanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

A small cooking fire can become a huge house fire in no time! Unattended cooking remains the # 1 cause of daytime home fires. #neverthnikitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Wear tight-fitting or rolled up sleeves when cooking. Loose, dangling clothing can catch fire #nerverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARMS: Test your smoke alarms MONTHLY by pressing the test button. CHECK THE DATE: Look at the back of the smoke alarm for the date of manufacture. The expiry date is usually 10 years from that date. REPLACE expired alarms. INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS ON EVERY STOREY OF THE HOME AND OUTSIDE ALL SLEEPING AREAS:

Yellow is not always a good color!

Watch what you heat always stay in the kitchen when you are cooking. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Keep your eye on the pot. Don't let your phone or TV distract you. Use a timer to remind you when cooking #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Ensure you have Carbon Monoxide installed in your home outside of all sleeping area. Need assistance Call Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services at 905-834-4512. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

As people welcome the cool evenings, many are starting up their furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves, space heaters, etc. for the first time this season. It is time to have your fuel burning appliance serviced. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Where to install smoke alarms Because smoke rises, it is recommended you place the alarms on the ceiling. Avoid ceilings near bathrooms, heating appliances, windows and ceiling fans. The smoke alarm should be installed between each sleeping area and the remainder of the building or where a sleeping area is served by a hallway, install the alarm in the hall. Always install the smoke alarm on or near the ceiling in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

Do not disable smokes alarms. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne

It’s been a while since we’ve seen them on the road, but since they’ll be making appearances again this week here’s a reminder. City of Port Colborne

Daisy Chaining, Plugging a power strip into another power strip. Both a fire and electrocution hazard. This pic is extreme, but even one power strip plugged into one other power strip is a risk. #neverthinkitcanthappentoyou City of Port Colborne