Congrats and welcome to Oakville Fire's newest recruit - Korey Jarvis #495

#Recall : DALS/ILLUME Swivel Vanity LED Wall Lights recalled due to fire hazard.

Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact DALS Lighting Inc. for an exchange.

Find out more about the recall:
bit.ly/3JyzZUA

#DYK : Deadly house fires tend to occur late at night and in the early morning. That is why it's essential to ensure you have working smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms save lives!

#ONfire #Firesafety

Never Forget 🇨🇦
Platoon Chief Gordon C. Reed
LODD 1992-04-21 Oakville Fire Dept
Honour Them

HARD TO SEE IS HARD TO HELP!
Response times improve when property numbers are:
1. Clearly visible.
2. Face the roadway.
3. At least 3 inches in height.
4. A contrasting colour to the background.
If more than 50 feet from the road, affix property numbers to a signpost.

Every year in Ontario, children are injured or die in fires they start themselves. Elevate safety with these tips:

Thank you to the Oakville Fire Dept for teaching our Grade 4 students all about fire safety today!🔥🚒🧯
St. Gregory

Join us for an #EarthDay Community Cleanup tomorrow, Apr. 20 from 9-11 a.m. with more than 60 locations to choose from. Also, afternoon clean up events will be at Valleybrook Park and Kerr Street and North Service Road on Apr. 20 from 2-4 p.m. Learn more: oakvillepeacecentre.org

If you’re spring cleaning, be aware that flammable items can pile up easily and contribute to the quick spread and severity of a house fire.

Here’s how to protect your home: ontario.ca/page/fire-safe…

The Oakville Fire Department has been visiting Palermo to teach our friends how to stay safe at home! We learned about smoke alarms, fire escape routes, and how to get help in an emergency. Thank you Oakville Fire Dept!

Happy #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek2024 to all 911 communicators.They are the hero’s on radio & phone and critical lifeline to the public & for first responders. Special thanks to all ⁦Burlington Fire Dept⁩ communicators on behalf of ⁦Oakville Fire Dept⁩ 🙏

Congrats and welcome to Oakville Fire's newest recruit - Camrynn Seelman #496

As we approach the wildfire season, it is important to understand that 67% of wildfires in Alberta are started by people. If you start a wildfire, you can be charged, fined, and held liable for all costs associated with fighting the wildfire.

Learn how you can help prevent the…

Available for public review: Proposed amendments to Official Plan and Zoning By-law for town-wide additional housing units and Sheridan College housing area. Provide feedback by May 3 ahead of Council's decision on May 6.

Learn more: oakville.ca/town-hall/news…

#Recall : Turquaz linen 100% Turkish cotton hooded terry kids bathrobes recalled due to flammability hazard.
Immediately stop using the recalled products and destroy them.
Find out more about the recall:
bit.ly/3VXsjD4

#Recall : Yoto Mini Speaker recalled due to burn and fire hazard.
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Yoto to receive a free replacement smart charging cable.
Find out more about the recall:
bit.ly/43WWlbM

Every year, during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honored. This week-long event is a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public.
THANK YOU!!! 👏🩵

.Halton Paramedic Union (OPSEU Local 207) and the crew from Oakville Fire Dept Pumper 208 safely delivered a baby girl at a home in northwest #Oakville earlier. To those involved responders, who often see unpleasant and terrible things, this is a memory that you will never forget! Congratulations to all!!!…

In Oakville, open air burning may only be conducted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Follow the rules for outdoor burning and consider your neighbours when using an outdoor firepit. For more information on open air burning visit: mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m…

Happy #NationalPetDay ! Sparky the Fire Dog is here with 6 fire safety tips to keep our beloved furry friends fire safe. Be sure to share with your friends and family. For more tips visit: nfpa.social/nvCt50RcZOi