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Ten new firefighter recruits graduating

Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 04:21 PM

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is welcoming ten new firefighters to the job, at a graduation ceremony to be held this evening at the Fire Training Centre.

The graduation ceremony is the culmination of 14 weeks (over 500 hours) of training and education in:

  • Firefighting Operations
  • Rope Rescue Operations
  • Aerial Ladder Operations
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • Medical “First Responder”
  • Wildland Firefighting
  • Water Rescue Operations
  • Auto Extrication Operations
  • Resilient Minds Training

“We recognize the hard work and...

Firefighters on the aerial ladder truck

Avoid A Recipe for Disaster this Fire Prevention Week

Posted on Friday, October 06, 2023 01:13 PM

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is reminding everyone to stay fire safe when cooking as part of Fire Prevention Week 2023.

Cooking remains the leading cause of residential loss fires in Ontario, but by following a fire safe recipe, disaster can be avoided. Adding an ounce of prevention is the not-so-secret ingredient that will ensure your meal is one to remember.

Unattended cooking, distractions, and being under the influence of alcohol or other substances leaves you unprepared to act in the event of...

New fee for firefighters to respond to broken gas lines

Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 09:35 AM

A growing number of calls involving homeowners and contractors hitting natural gas lines while digging has led to Thunder Bay Fire Rescue now charging to respond to this type of call.

If a homeowner or contractor has not requested a locate, and a gas line is severed or damaged, Fire Rescue will charge the current MTO Rate for each response vehicle that is sent to the specific call. The current fee is $543.03 per hour, per vehicle.

It’s the law for homeowners and contractors to have a utility line...

Fire Pit

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Lifts Fire Ban - July 2023

Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 11:52 AM

Effective 4 pm today, July 11, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue will lift the fire ban. All recreational fire permits will be reinstated for burning starting at 5 pm this evening.

Lifting the ban is consistent with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests Restricted Fire Zone declaration which will also be lifted at 4 pm today.

Residents are reminded that all outdoor burning require permits in The City of Thunder Bay.

For more information on outdoor burning permits, visit www.thunderbay.ca/fire

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Issues Fire Ban 2023`

Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 09:04 AM

Effective immediately, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has issued a fire ban on all outdoor open air burning within the City of Thunder Bay.

The ban on outdoor burning is consistent with the recent Ontario Ministry if Natural Resources and Forests Restricted Fire Zone declaration.

Residents are reminded that all outdoor burning permits are suspended when a fire ban is in effect.

Any outdoor burning during a fire ban may result in fines and other penalties.  The fire ban will be lifted when weather...