Kingston Fire & Rescue offers these tips to make sure you have a safe and fire-free Halloween on Monday. HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS: – Costumes should be fire retardant and reflective. Keep costumes short, avoid loose clothing and capes to reduce the chance of tripping or contact with candles. Teach children to stop, drop… Keep Reading
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Emergency Responders recognized for Live Chat during Emergency Preparedness Week Keep Reading
The City of Kingston has announced that Shawn Armstrong will assume the role of chief, fire and rescue services, effective December 1, 2015. Armstrong comes to Kingston with more than 27 years of experience in emergency services as well as management of the full scope of fire operations including strategic plan development, budget and business… Keep Reading
After 33 years in emergency services, Rhéaume Chaput, chief of Kingston fire and rescue, has announced his retirement effective August 31, 2015. “It’s time for me to spend more time with family,” Chaput said. “I am very proud to have served with Kingston fire and rescue and know the management team is exceptionally well qualified… Keep Reading
Violators face fines up to $50,000 - does not include household barbeques Keep Reading
Kingston Fire & Rescue reminds Kingstonians to make sure they will be seen, safe and fire-free on Halloween. The department also advises the public to change smoke alarm and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm batteries when moving clocks back an hour for the end of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, Nov.2. HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS: – The… Keep Reading
Kingston Fire & Rescue’s FireFit Team is holding a car wash and Kids Junior Firefit Challenge from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 at Station 7, 905 Woodbine Rd. Billed as “The Toughest Two Minutes in Sports,” the Scott FireFit Championship’s obstacle course tests the strength, speed and agility of firefighters who… Keep Reading
Police and Fire Marshal’s Office to determine fire’s origin Keep Reading
At approximately 2:15 pm on Tuesday, emergency services were dispatched to a large fire in downtown Kingston – the construction site of a future university student housing complex. Map (left) showing location of fire at Princess and Victoria Streets as posted by Kingston City Police. Following are a series of Twitter posts related to the… Keep Reading
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