Chief Boys

Fire Chief @ Burlington Fire (Not monitored 24/7)

[Graham Paine @GPmedia_24]

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK: @BurlingtonFire o/s male 60s pedestrian lying on roadway — struck by a vehicle. @HaltonMedics207 assessing/transporting the male — Appleby Ln /New St #BurlON . @HaltonPolice o/s investigating.

[Burlington Fire Dept @BurlingtonFire]

Follow our top 3 tips for a fire-safe Halloween! 👻🔥
🕯️ Choose battery-powered candles over open flames. 🏠 Keep decorations away from heat sources.
🚪 Keep exits and escape routes clear.
🎃 #FireSafety #HalloweenSafety #BurlingtonFire

[Graham Paine @GPmedia_24]

UPDATE —THRU THE ROOF: @BurlingtonFire estimates over $1.5 million damage to four townhouse units(2 severely damaged) in last night’s fire, crews located unaccounted for cat, uninjured — @ONFireMarshal attending along w/BFD fire prevention. @IAFF1552 @FireChiefBoys

[DR @Media371]

Working fire at a townhouse unit on Headon Road north of Upper Middle Road in Burlington earlier. Flames through the roof, aerial and defensive operations. @ONFireMarshal notified. #BurlON

[Andrew Collins @ACollinsPhoto]

.@BurlingtonFire crews on scene of a working fire in multiple townhomes on Headon Road. Heavy fire showing on arrival. Aerial operations. No serious injuries reported. @IAFF1552 @FireChiefBoys

[Graham Paine @GPmedia_24]

FLAMES THRU THE ROOF: @BurlingtonFire o/s 2-storey townhouse unit fire w/flames thru the roof of 2 units, crews switching to defensive ops, aerial set-up — evacuating neighbouring units —Headon Rd #BurlON .Elderly resident being assessed by @HaltonMedics207 for smoke inhalation.

[Graham Paine @GPmedia_24]

FULLY INVOLVED: @BurlingtonFire o/s fully involved Honda minivan fire in parking lot of Frank Hayden secondary school on Tim Dobbie Dr #BurlON . Crews stretching 45mm line for fast attack— van unoccupied, multiple 911 calls received.

[Graham Paine @GPmedia_24]

SIU INVESTIGATION: @SIUOntario invokes mandate into motorcycle collision on WB #Hwy403 in #BurlON Tues. night, that left 27 y/o male rider with serious injuries. See more…

[DR @Media371]

Single vehicle rolled over onto its roof on Highway 403 westbound west of Brant Street in Burlington. Two patients extricated by @BurlingtonFire crews. @HaltonMedics207 @drew_boys @OPP_HSD #BurlON

[Graham Paine @GPmedia_24]

TRAIL RESCUE: @BurlingtonFire assisting @HaltonMedics207 extricate injured male hiker(leg injury, unable to stand) approx 300m into the trail, near top of escarpment at Kernscliff Park off Kerns Rd #BurlON .

[Graham Paine @GPmedia_24]

UPDATE: $250,000 estimated damage, electrical failure suspected cause of bathroom fire in #Kilbride home that @BurlingtonFire responded to last night.@IAFF1552 @drew_boys

[Graham Paine @GPmedia_24]

QUICK KNOCKDOWN: @BurlingtonFire make quick knockdown of 2nd floor fire w/fast attack 45mm line —smoke visible on entry, 2-storey det home on Twiss Rd #Kilbride . All occupants safely evacuated. Crews ventilating, checking for extension.

[Graham Paine @GPmedia_24]

VEHICLE FIRE: Passing @BurlingtonFire safety officer able to control pick-up truck (towing trailer) engine fire w/hand-held extinguisher — prior to crews arriving to extinguish fire, limiting damage & fire spread — WB #Hwy407 west of Appleby #BurlON .

[Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) @ONFireChiefs]

The OAFC team wants to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Please remember these tips while enjoying the weekend.

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

Here’s a Thanksgiving reminder: if you plan to deep fry your turkey, consider basic fire safety precautions.

🍁Don’t deep fry on your deck. Doing so can risk setting your house on fire.
🍁Always deep fry a fully thawed turkey and never from frozen.

#FireSafety #Thanksgiving #DeepFryer

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

🔋 Do you know the risks of lithium-ion batteries?

At the 2026 Ontario Bike Summit, Deputy Fire Marshal John McBeth highlighted the dangers of thermal runaway and the importance of rechargeable battery safety.

This #FirePreventionWeek, make safe charging a habit.

https://t.co/ugRNP5SxBS

[Graham Paine @GPmedia_24]

FULLY INVOLVED: @BurlingtonFire o/s fully involved passenger vehicle fire, unoccupied — well off roadway in wooded area next to a river — Cedar Springs Rd near Britannia Rd #BurlON . Crews have water on fire, requesting tanker assist & extra lighting. @HaltonPolice blocking road.

[Chief Boys @FireChiefBoys]

🇨🇦 Proud of our Burlington FIRE Vehicle Rescue Team!

Following an outstanding performance at the TERC National Rescue Challenge in Markham, our firefighters will proudly represent Canada at the World Rescue Challenge in Rio de Janeiro this November! 🇧🇷

#BurlingtonFIRE

[Burlington Fire Dept @BurlingtonFire]

From our kitchen to yours, our firefighters are serving up some hot tips in our new cooking video to help keep your kitchen fire-free this #Thanksgiving weekend. 🦃🚒

🍿Watch and share! https://t.co/mUORQ6Qx7Z

[City of Burlington @cityburlington]

Fire depts across Canada are responding to more battery fires than ever before.

This Fire Prevention Week, @BurlingtonFire is reminding residents that a few choices when you buy, charge and use lithium-ion batteries can go a long way in keeping your home and family safe.

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