Kingston Fire & Rescue is promoting awareness of carbon monoxide safety – and of a new provincial law that makes it mandatory to have a carbon monoxide (CO) detector beside all sleeping areas in any building that uses a fuel-burning appliance. “Making it mandatory to have CO detectors installed next to sleeping areas will save… Keep Reading
“Wake Up Kingston” campaign to promote awareness Keep Reading
KF&R reminder to exercise caution when setting-off fireworks in Kingston Keep Reading
Kingston Fire & Rescue in partnership with Toronto Blue Jays, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs launched their Swing into Summer Safety campaign at Mother Teresa Catholic School today. The campaign is designed to educate students and their families about fire safety and other injury prevention tips… Keep Reading
Kingston Fire & Rescue prohibits bonfires and outdoor burning appliances in City. Keep Reading
The ban on open air burning will remain in effect in the City of Kingston until Saturday according to Kingston Fire & Rescue. The ban was put in place on March 21st as the result of warm weather and winds which had resulted in extremely dry vegetation, especially in the rural areas of the City.… Keep Reading
Kingston Fire & Rescue has issued the first ban on open air burning this year. The ban comes into effect immediately and applies to all a properties within the City of Kingston until further notice. Assistant Chief Robb Kidd advises that, “This is the earliest ban that has been instituted in recent memory. Last year… Keep Reading
Kingston Fire & Rescue is hosting two open houses featuring pancake breakfasts, station tours, and public education displays to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, October 9 to 15: – Saturday, Oct. 8 at Station #8 in Glenburnie from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Saturday, Oct.15 at Station #7 on Woodbine Road from 10 a.m.to 2… Keep Reading
Kingston Fire & Rescue offers the following fire safety guidelines for a fire safe holiday season. While many seasonal risks increase during cold weather, most fires can be prevented. * In the last week in Ontario, cooking related fires claimed the lives of three persons and seriously injured two more. For the entire month of… Keep Reading
