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Fire equipment concerns among vehicle, and recreation asset discussions
By Sharon Harrison In the final of a series of three informal, but in-depth working sessions with council and County staff, corporate vehicles, the fire fleet, and parks and recreation assets were discussed. Details on the three asset classes discussed in this week’s working session focused on the fire fleet (vehicles), corporate fleet (vehicles), and […]
Smoke from wildfires could impact air quality here
Smoke from more than 100 wildfires in Manitoba and Ontario could impact air quality here over the next 24 hours (as well as in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and areas in the United States). Environment Canada issued an air quality statement Thursday which includes Prince Edward County stating that smoke is causing, or is expected to […]
Early morning fire at Picton home
At approximately 12:45 a.m. this morning, Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue responded to a fire on Cumberland Street in Picton. A family residing at the property was alerted to the fire, safely evacuated the home, and called 911. Firefighters from Station 1 (Picton) and Station 2 (Bloomfield) were dispatched and arrived on scene to […]
Full burn ban Friday to help reduce risk while firefighters attend funeral
The County of Prince Edward will be under a full burn ban throughout the municipality from midnight Friday, April 25 until 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 26. A limited number of fire fighters will be available throughout the day on Friday, April 25 as they attend the funeral of Jim Young, Deputy Fire Chief for the […]
Fire quickly contained to small area of home
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire on County Road 17 near Storms Road shortly after 9 a.m. Monday morning. The fire extended through the roof and second floor of the home, but fire crews were able to knock down the flames quickly and contain the fire to a small area […]
Fire at Royal Hotel not considered suspicious
The cause of an early morning fire at the Royal Hotel in Picton is under investigation, but Fire Chief Chad Brown states it is not considered suspicious. Prince Edward County Fire Station 1 responded to the alarm activation at hotel at Monday, Feb. 10 at 12:20 a.m. Chief Brown notes fire personnel quickly extinguished the […]
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 […]
