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Picton firefighters answer call to support build of new hospital
When firefighters put on their bunker gear, they prioritize saving lives—at fire scenes, car accidents, and medical emergencies in the community. This week, they are helping save lives at the County’s new hospital, with a $2,000 donation to the Back the Build campaign. This is the fourth presentation by the Picton Firefighters’ Association to the […]
Dog alerts his family to fire in the back yard
Carl, the family dog, is the hero of the day following a barking frenzy that alerted his family to a fire that broke out in their back yard in Wellington Sunday night. Rob Garden said he and his wife Caitlin were sleeping when “Carl started barking his head off. Sometimes he will do this when […]
Sprinkler system, upgraded fire panel approved for H.J. McFarland Home
Council approved a $476,660 sprinkler system and upgraded fire alarm panel at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home (HJM) to meet Ontario Fire Code requirements, and use one-time funds from the Ministry of Long Term Care. Tuesday night, council was informed Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. was the sole bidder, following difficulty in securing a contractor, […]
Fire on Chase Road destroys shed, minor damage to home
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire around 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30) on Chase Road. Approximately 30 firefighters from Station 2 (Bloomfield), Station 6 (Consecon) and Station 7 (Wellington), along with full-time staff from Picton, arrived to find a storage shed on fire, next to a house. The shed’s fire […]
Mobile live training unit focus on firefighter skills and teamwork
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue hosted neighbouring firefighters from Tyendinaga Township, Mohawk Fire, Tweed and Stirling Fire for training on one of two of the province’s state-of-the-art Mobile Live Training Units parked next door to Station 1 in Picton – on the spot that is quickly developing as the new firefighter training centre for […]
County Fire and Rescue to host neighbouring firefighters for mobile live training
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue (PECFR) will host neighbouring firefighters for training using one of two of the province’s Mobile Live Training Units at Station 1 in Picton early next month. “This is a thrilling opportunity for County firefighters to train with a state-of-the-art live-fire simulation tool,” said Chad Brown, PECFR Fire Chief. PECFR […]
One person died as a result of fire in Picton – investigation continues
UPDATE: One person has died as a result of a fire at the 113 West Mary Street apartment building in Picton Friday, June 14. “We extend our condolences to the family of the victim,” Fire Chief Chad Brown says. “It is a sad day for our community with this person perishing suddenly in the fire.” […]
Man with replica firearm arrested outside convenience store
Prince Edward OPP have made an arrest after a reported incident involving a firearm in Picton. On June 2 shortly after 12 a.m., officers were called to convenience store on Paul Street where a man was reported to be outside with a gun. Officers located the male, arrested him and found a replica firearm which […]
Fire affecting three homes in Wellington deemed accidental
UPDATE: The cause of a fire affecting three homes on Dorchester Drive in Wellington late Thursday afternoon has been determined to be accidental in nature. Firefighters from the Wellington and Consecon fire stations, along with support from the Picton fire station, responded to the fire at 61 Dorchester Drive in Wellington at 4:31p.m. May 30. […]
OPP report firearm incident in Picton
UPDATE MAY 21: Prince Edward OPP continue to investigate a firearm incident in Picton. On May 20, 2024, shortly after 2 a.m. officers were called to an address on Union Street in Picton. “A firearm had been discharged and one individual was transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries,” reports Bill Dickson, OPP Media Relations […]
