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Mt McKay Rescue
Posted on Saturday, April 20, 2019 10:00 AM
At 16:33 on Saturday April 20, 2019. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue received a call for a High Angle Rope Rescue on Mt. McKay. Two hikers had become stranded. 4 pumpers, a Technical rescue Technician, Technical rescue trailer, and a Kubota all-terrain vehicle, plus the Platoon Chief Attended the scene. After a 1.5 hour search, the two hikers, a 19 year old male and a 24 year old female, were found and rescued from the mountain. The rescue was hampered by the snow conditions on the mountain as well as the...
Structural Fire on Banning Street
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 09:45 AM
On the afternoon of Monday, April 15, in response to a 911 call, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to a structural fire at a residence in the 200 block of Banning Street.
Soon after leaving the fire station, the responding District-Chief observed heavy black smoke in the area, and called for a second alarm. On arrival, firefighters discovered a car completely enveloped with fire. The flames were extending to a garage directly behind the car, which was beginning to burn. The fire also threatened a...
Transportation Master Plan Nears Completion
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2019 09:00 AM
The Thunder Bay Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is nearing completion. The final draft is now available for public review and comment.
The TMP is a strategic planning document that will guide the City’s transportation infrastructure investment for the next 20 years and beyond. It aims to enhance safety and accessibility, promote sustainability, reduce environmental impacts and support economic development.
“The Transportation Master Plan is a practical, long-term plan,” said Kayla Dixon, Director...
Waste Collection Changes for Easter Holiday
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2019 06:30 AM
Curbside waste collection dates, city-wide, will change next week due to Good Friday.
Garbage and recycling collection will move one day earlier next week, starting on April 15, for all residents. There will be no collection on Good Friday.
The following are the Easter holiday waste collection changes:
Area 1
Zone 1
Garbage
Monday, April 15
Area 1
Zone 2
Garbage & Recycling
Monday, April 15
Area 2
Zone 1
Garbage
Tuesday, April 16
Area 2
Zone 2
Garbage & Recycling
Tuesday, April 16
Area 3
Zone 1
Multiple Fires Caused by Candles Last Week
Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 12:00 PM
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to multiple structural fires last week and after investigating, determined that two were caused by candles.
“We’re very concerned about the latest string of fires caused by candles,” said Fire Chief John Hay. “These fires were totally preventable. Instead of candles, we recommend choosing CSA-approved battery-powered candles.”
This incident prompted Thunder Bay Fire Rescue to remind residents that residents need to do everything they can to prevent fires from starting.
The...
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