BWG Fire

Official Twitter account of Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire & Emergency Services. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies. Not monitored 24/7

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9) ⛈⛈️
Floods can happen quickly, so make sure you stay informed, keep an emergency kit ready, protect important items by moving them to higher ground, and know your evacuation route ahead of time. Stay safe and prepared. #FloodSafety, #EPWeek

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

It's Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9)! 🚨
Are you ready for the unexpected?
Make sure you have an emergency kit stocked and a plan in place!
✅Be Prepared
✅Stay informed
✅Stay Safe
#EmergencyPreparedness #BeReady #StaySafe

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

Have you heard of Ontario’s Slow Down, Move Over Law? Here’s what you should know:

When approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing red or red and blue lights, or a tow truck with flashing amber lights stopped on the side of the road, drivers are required by law to:

• slow down and proceed with caution
• if the road has two or more lanes and it’s safe to do so, move into the other lane to provide space. These measures help protect emergency response personnel.

Let’s all do our part to keep our first responders safe on our roads and highways!

@ONtransport

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

The Bradford Professional Firefighters Association contributed $500 to United Way Simcoe Muskoka in support of the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser.
Together, small acts of generosity can make a meaningful difference.
Photos credit: Paul Novosad

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Giving Back to the Community!
Thank you to GlobalMedic for the generous skids of rice to pass along to Helping Hand Food Bank. Together, we’re helping ensure local families have access to essential food supplies.

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

This Family Day, protect your loved ones from carbon monoxide (CO). Make sure you have working CO alarms near sleeping areas and on every level of your home. For more information, reach out to our Fire Prevention Division at 905-775-7311 ext. 6005.

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Power outages can happen suddenly and last longer than expected. Ensure your home has battery-operated or battery-backup smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Electrically connected alarms will not work during an outage unless they have battery backups.

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Instructors assembled! Planning is underway for the February 2026 Ice Rescue Ops & Tech Certification Course. This course is an intensive practical application of ice rescue philosophy and techniques meeting NFPA 1006 standards.

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Thank you to everyone who donated to @simcoecountyPS Holiday Toy Drive! We are glad to contribute to such a great community cause!

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Last week, we met with @EnbridgeGasON and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council. Through the Safe Community Project Assist Program, Enbridge Gas Ontario contributed $5,000 to support training and essential materials for BWGFES, strengthening skills and community safety.

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Sobeys (40 Melbourne Drive) on December 6 and 7 to support their Holiday Food Drive. Together, we helped restock the shelves at the Helping Hand Food Bank by collecting 2,912 pounds of food and raising $2,100.
Photos by Helping Hand Food Bank.

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Good morning BWG! Visit us at Sobey’s until 4pm today for our holiday food drive! All donations go to the Bradford Helping Hand Food Bank.

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Join us for our annual Holiday Food Drive at Sobey's Bradford on December 6 & 7! All donations collected will be given to the Bradford Helping Hand Food Bank. Help us give back this holiday season!

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

We're supporting the @simcoecountyPS in their annual Food & Toy Drive! Drop off your donations at Station 1, 77 Melbourne Drive to support local organizations in the community.

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

BWGFES firefighters had a blast at the Santa Claus Parade! Thanks for the holiday cheer. 🚒🤶
#BWGFES #SantaClausParade

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

On Halloween Eve, keep the scares in the costumes- not your home.

Test your smoke alarms monthly.
Ensure you have working batteries.
Place them on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas.
Practice your escape plan.

No tricks, just lifesaving tips.

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

You can’t see it.
You can’t smell it.
But carbon monoxide can strike any time of year.
If you’re using fuel-burning appliances, don’t wait for cold weather to think about safety.
Get them inspected, cleaned, and maintained.
#ONFireMarshal #COSafety

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Be a hero in your home today! Create a home escape plan and practice with your family so that everyone knows what to do and where to go in an emergency! Install smoke alarms in your home and test them monthly! #FireSafety #HomeEscape #SmokeAlarm

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

This past weekend our Fire Prevention team attended Pumpkin Fest to remind residents of the importance of testing your smoke alarms! Push the test button once a month to ensure your alarms are ready to keep your household safe in the event of an emergency. #TestYourSmokeAlarm

[BWG Fire @BWG_Fire]

Don’t forget! You can continue to drop off your single-use or rechargeable batteries at the BWG Fire Station until October 24! #ChargeIntoFireSafety #Recycle