CONGRATULATIONS to Platoon Chief Jim Hunter on his retirement after more than 32 years of service with the NFFD! We wish you the very best Jim, and hope you enjoy every moment of this next phase of your life.

With the arrival of the summer months, the Chiefs of the NRPS, Niagara Parks Police Service, Niagara EMS , and Niagara Falls Fire - Canada, want to remind you about the dangers associated with the Chippewa River. Be safe around the water this summer. It could save your life.

Wake Up! Campaign - Fire crews will be out on the streets this summer promoting smoke alarm installation and home escape planning to ensure that our community is safe. Please check your alarms and also the link to the video below! bit.ly/3SfsgQ5

Employment: Volunteer Firefighter niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/huma…

National Drowning Prevention Week (July 21-27). With the lazy days of summer upon us and many opportunities to enjoy the water, please visit the Lifesaving Society's site below while we focus on drowning prevention. bit.ly/46Xdpjg

It's #NationalDrowningPreventionWeek! Make water safety a priority and learn how to stay safe in & around water. 🛟 Join us at various City of #NiagaraFalls outdoor pools for safety activities all week long. Click below for more info, including a complete calendar of events.

Join our team - apply online for the Volunteer Firefighter position! bit.ly/4c9615t We are recruiting volunteer firefighters, and the information session is on August 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Station 5. Registration is required!

Chief's Coin—CONGRATULATIONS Firefighter Peacefull for outstanding service to our community. While off duty, Ian assisted an unresponsive driver while the vehicle was running and in drive. After providing patient care, he secured the scene until the crew arrived. Way to go, Ian!

Prioritize safety at your next BBQ! Ensure your little ones maintain a distance of at least 1 meter, and never leave the grill unattended. Enjoy responsibly! 🍖🔥👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Grilling this holiday weekend? 🔥 Safety first! Keep those BBQs supervised and kiddos at a safe distance. Let's savor the flavor of fire safety! 🍔🌭 #SafetyFirst #HolidayWeekend

What a well-attended Volunteer Firefighter Information Session last night! Remember, the application deadline is September 5th! bit.ly/4drSjw7

We are pleased to be able to supply our St. John Water Patrol with a remote water rescue robot. This tool can assist in RAPID responses to a drowning victim in any body of water. @niagarafalls

Smoke alarms are silent guardians. But are yours in shape? Ensure they're less than 10 years old and their batteries fresh. Remember, safety isn't an accident, it's a responsibility! 🏠🔥 #SafetyFirst #FireSafety

Embrace the long weekend vibes, but let's never forget fire safety! Make sure it's a sizzling safe BBQ party! 🔥🍖 #SafetyFirst #LongWeekend

Avoid taking shortcuts with your safety! Using CSA approved components can prevent electrical fires. Remember, a small saving today could cost you everything tomorrow! Stay safe, choose wisely. 🔥💡🛠️ #FireSafety #ElectricalSafety

Wake Up! Campaign—Throughout September, crews will visit homes in Chippawa and our rural communities to promote smoke alarm installation and home escape planning. Please check your alarms & the link to the video below! bit.ly/3SfsgQ5

On this somber day, we pause and remember the nearly 3,000 victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Our thoughts are with the victims' loved ones and family members on the anniversary of these horrific attacks.

We are saddened by the loss of Donald "Don" Briggs, retired Platoon Chief. Don worked for the NFFD for 30 years and retired in 1997. Our thoughts are with Don's family during this difficult time. bit.ly/4emuFB1

CHIEF'S COIN recipients! Congratulations Federico Schifaudo (from Italy) and Elizabeth Morin (Niagara Falls) for their extraordinary courage and quick thinking as a near-drowning incident was avoided this summer in the Welland River. Thank you for this outstanding act of bravery!

Please see the details of our Line of Duty Death Ceremony being held on Sunday, September 29 @ 10 am, Fire Station 1. Retired Assistant Chief Barney Ruddell will be added to the Line of Duty Death Memorial at this ceremony. mailchi.mp/niagarafalls.c…