🏡Protect your loved ones from carbon monoxide dangers. Tips to stay safe: 👉Check fuel-burning appliances' air supply 👉Install alarms near sleeping areas 👉Maintain systems & chimneys annually. 👉Never run a vehicle indoors.

Stay safe & warm this winter! ❄️ ➡️ Keep space heaters 3 feet away from anything that can catch fire. ➡️ Always turn it off when you leave the room or sleep.

🔥👏 Last evening, Junior Fire Chief Colin was honoured at the Town of Whitby’s Council Meeting! Mayor Roy presented Colin with a medal and certificate in recognition of his contributions. 👏🚒 Congratulations, Colin!

🚨 Recall Notice🚨 Ryobi battery-powered mowers are being recalled due to a potential fire hazard. The push-on connector inside the powerhead may overheat, leading to fires. 👉 Action Needed: Stop using immediately and contact manufacturer. Details: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recal…

🔥🕯️ Candle Safety Tips 🕯️🔥 👉 Never leave a burning candle unattended. 👉 Keep candles away from flammable objects. 👉 Keep candles out of reach of children & pets. 👉 Extinguish candles before going to sleep or leaving a room.

🔋 Lithium-ion batteries power most of our everyday devices, from smartphones to laptops and electric vehicles. While these batteries are super efficient, it's important to handle them with care. Check out some of these safety tips.

❤️ February is Heart Month! ❤️ Now’s the perfect time to learn CPR and how to use an AED. Did you know? Doing CPR and using an AED on someone in cardiac arrest can double their chance of survival. Start today: heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-he…

📢 Exciting news! This week marks the start of WFES' high school co-op program! Join us in welcoming Marco, Kya, Olivia, & Alexis! They'll be doing our elementary school Learn Not To Burn program, helping to educate & inspire young minds in fire safety. Stay tuned! 🔥🚒

❤️ This Valentine’s Day, show your love by prioritizing fire safety! 🧑‍🍳🔥 Stay in the kitchen while you whip up that special meal—because nothing says “I care” like a safe, home-cooked dinner! 💕

Whitby Fire crews are in the area of Willowbrook Drive and Garden Street responding to a fire. Please avoid the area.

Crews are in the final stages of the response at Willowbrook and Garden Street with crews beginning to clear the scene. We appreciate your cooperation in avoiding the area.

🚒❄️ This February, WFES Firefighters have been sharpening their Ice Water Rescue skills with hands-on training! Always prepared to save lives, they're ready to respond to any emergency on ice or water. Check out some photos from their training! #WFESTraining

Happy Family Day! ❤️ Take a moment to: 🚪 Practice your home fire escape plan with your loved ones.🔔 Test and check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. A little prep goes a long way in keeping your family safe!

Crews are in the area of Burns Street and Hopkins Street for multiple cars on fire. Please avoid the area.

Crews have finished operations at Burns and Hopkins Streets. Thank you for avoiding the area.

🚨❄️ With all the snow piling up, it's important to keep walkways and driveways clear in case of an emergency! Also, adopt your local fire hydrant. Blocked or concealed hydrants can delay response times. Make sure it's visible and unobstructed—it can make a big difference!

🚨 Safety Reminder!🚨 If you have natural gas appliances, please take a moment to check that your gas metre, intake, and exhaust vents are clear of snow and ice. 🧊❄️ Blocked vents can lead to dangerous carbon monoxide buildup, which can be life-threatening.

🚒🔥 Fire Safety Tips for College and University Students! 🔥🚒 🏫 Whether you're in the dorms or off-campus, fire safety is a must! Here are a few quick tips to keep you safe.

🚨 Recall Alert: LG Slide-In & Freestanding Electric Ranges 🚨 The front-mounted knobs can be accidentally activated by contact from people or pets. 📢 Action Needed: Stop using immediately and contact manufacturer. Details: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recal…