Merry Christmas YGK!🎄 The Holiday Season is upon us and we would like to wish all our residents a safe a Merry Christmas from our Kingston Fire & Rescue family & friends to yours! We are proud to serve this amazing community. Thank you for your continued trust and support!♥️

On Jan. 1, 2026, All homes with a fuel burning appliance or attached garage to have alarms on every storey and certain multi-residential certain to have alarms in every suite. Protect you and your family by visiting: Ontario.ca/COSafety to learn more about these changes!

🚨Attention all Kingston landlords and tenants: Effective Jan 1st, 2026 changes to the OFC will expand the areas where carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are required in existing homes, multi-unit residential buildings! All Landlords are responsible! More Info: Ontario.ca/COSafety

New CO Alarm Rules – EFFECTIVE Now! As of Jan 1st, the Fire Code requires one on EVERY storey of your home if you have a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage and outside sleeping areas! Owners and landlords are responsible! It’s law! 🔗Ontario.ca/Cosafety

⚠️Know before you go! Stay off if uncertain!⛸️ A few days of cold temperatures doesn’t mean waterways are safe. Ice conditions in Kingston are unpredictable and change daily. ❄️ Although we train regularly and are ready when needed, don’t put yourself and firefighters at risk!

Reminder for Drivers! It is the law to remain alert and yield to emergency vehicles at all time!🚨🚒🚑🚓 With snow reducing visibility and road conditions becoming more hazardous, it’s critical for everyone to slow down and move over!🌨️ Let us help you, with you helping us! ❤️

Heads up and get your shovels ready, Kingston residents! More snow is heading our way today and tomorrow.  Are you prepared in case of sudden power outages or winter emergencies? 🌨️ Check out the full emergency preparedness guide here: 📄bit.ly/GetRdY Stay safe 🚒❤️!

Hey YGK, extreme cold & snowfall are expected across many regions in the upcoming days. 🌨️ Now’s the time to prepare by checking your emergency kit, limiting travel if possible, have back up power ready to go & look out for neighbours and loved ones.❤️ Stay safe & stay warm.🚒

Did you know KFR Train & practice various ice water rescue techniques? Although we train regularly and are ready when needed, don’t put yourself and firefighters at risk!🧑‍🚒🚒 Residents, please take note: Know before you go! Stay off if you are uncertain about ice thickness!💙

Hey YGK, are you prepared for the cold days we are experiencing this winter?❄️ Here are some tips to ensure you & your loved ones are safe during the next couple of freezing cold days this month. 🧤 View the full guide here📋:bit.ly/GetRdY Stay warm and stay safe!❤️

Hey YGK, Happy International Women’s Day to the brave, strong, fearless women of KFR! 🌸💪 Today we celebrate your amazing achievements and the inspiration you give every day. You’re true role models showing the next generation what’s possible.👩🏻‍🚒🚒 1/2

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!📞 KFR proudly celebrates our incredible 911 Communication Technicians! Known as the calm, steady voices in our community’s toughest moments. Thank you for your dedication and compassion. You make YGK safer every day. ❤️🚒

Emergency Preparedness Week is here Kingston! 🇨🇦 Starting May 3rd, we recognize that Preparedness starts at home with each of us.🚒 Stay tuned this week for practical tips to keep your family safe, plus some fun local giveaways!❤️🎁 Be informed. Be prepared. Stay safe YGK!🔥

Hey Kingston! Join us in celebrating our amazing firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day! 👨🏻‍🚒👩🏻‍🚒❤️ We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible men and women who put on the uniform every day to protect our city.🚒🚨

To all our career, volunteer, and retired firefighters: today we celebrate you. Thank you for your dedication, education, and determination to help the residents of Kingston at all times! Those late night calls or afternoon school visits are truly what makes you heroes! TY KFR!

“Prepared Together!” It starts with you! 😀🫶 If an emergency hit today, who would you check on? Make a quick family plan: -Who’s involved -Meeting spot -Out-of-town contact -Communication method It just takes 10 mins view the Free guide + template: ➡️bit.ly/GetRdY

Hey Kingston, on the last few days of emergency preparedness week we are doing a big giveaway! Follow us and share in the comments how you're prepping for emergencies this summer for a free go bag! Winner announced Monday!☀️ Visit: bit.ly/GetRdY to view the E-guide!📋

Kingston Police and Kingston Fire & Rescue are proud to announce that they have successfully transitioned to Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) as of May 6, 2026, a modernized emergency communications network that enhances how residents connect with first responders. Read the full release

Prepared together means everyone is included. Don’t forget: -Comfort items for kids -Food & Supplies for pets -Medications and essentials Make sure every member of your household is part of the plan. Comment how you prepare your pets or kids for your chance to win a free kit!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! 💐 KFR would like to recognize the strong, devoted, and inspiring mothers on this special day!❤️ Remember, if you’re cooking that special meal today, never leave cooking unattended!🍳🚫👀 Wishing you a wonderful day and thank you for everything you do!🚒❤️