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Enbridge Gas donation supports firefighter training
Enbridge Gas is helping Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue purchase firefighting training materials, through a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, in the communities where Enbridge operates. “Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Enbridge Gas–it’s one of our core values we live by,” said Mike Cooney, Supervisor […]
Picton Firefighters Association helps Camp Bucko support burn victims at camp
The Picton Firefighters’ Association presented $6,000 to Camp Bucko this year from money raised at its annual golf tournament. Camp Bucko is located near Bancroft and is a one week free camping experience for children aged 7 to 17 who have burn injuries. The residential setting encourages campers to participate in various social, recreational, and […]
‘ROC’ solid support for youth from Picton Firefighters Association
The Picton Firefighters’ Association presented $2,500 to Shannon Collins, Executive Director for theROC Youth Services, toward their “Keep the Doors Open” campaign. The donation will support theROC to meet monthly expenses like, heat, hydro and rent to allow them to focus on supporting County youth. TheROC Youth Services provides opportunities, mentorship and programs in a […]
Picton Firefighters Association helps PEC OPP jam the cruiser for Jamaica
The Picton Firefighters’ Association supported the Prince Edward County OPP’s recent Jam the Cruiser event for Jamaican disaster relief, with a donation of $1,000. The initiative was to collect donations to help those impacted by the recent Hurricane Melissa. Along with cash, the campaign sought items such as flour, parboiled rice, canned meats (corned beef, […]
Occupants safely escaped fire in garage and home
Damages are estimated at approximately $700,000 in a fire Wednesday night that involved a garage and home on Christian Road. Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue personnel from stations 4 and 9 with support from stations 1 and 2 responded to a garage fire at 8:23 p.m. and arrived to a fully involved house fire. […]
Marsh fire off Hwy 62 late Friday
Late Friday afternoon, Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue (PECFR) members are currently at the scene of a marsh fire located near the south intersection of Highway 62 and County Road 28. Tanker shuttle services are in operation. PECFR is asking motorists to avoid the area, if possible, until further notice.
Massassaga Road house fire damage estimated at $1.7M
Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire on Davidson Road near Rossmore Tuesday afternoon. The estimated loss of the two-storey home is $1.7 million. The cause is undetermined but not suspicious. There are no injuries reported during the blaze.
County firefighters host traditional “push-in” ceremony for new truck
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Steeped in tradition, a fire truck “push-in” ceremony was held late Thursday afternoon as Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue celebrated the arrival of a new truck to the Picton station. Dating back to the era of horse-drawn fire wagons, a “push-in” ceremony has deep roots within the fire […]
Fire in storage barn on County Road 1
Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue brought a barn fire under control quickly Tuesday night. The fire is not considered suspicious, and the cause remains under investigation. Crews were called at about 9:30 p.m. to a fire in a storage barn on County Road 1, near Consecon. Damage was contained to the building and is […]
Kraemer named interim fire chief
Tim Kraemer has been named interim fire chief following the departure of chief Chad Brown. Pat Howe is to be the acting deputy fire chief. The municipality has not provided details regarding the departure. Brown was took over as chief Dec. 6, the fourth since amalgamation, following the retirement of Robert Rutter. He had been […]
