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🚒12-09-2025 ⚠️Active Incident Update:
Hwy 9 is closed and will be closed in both directions for a period of time following this evening's mvc.
Hwy 9 is closed and will be closed in both directions for a period of time following this evening's mvc.
December 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
🚒12-09-2025 ⚠️Active Incident Update:
Hwy 9 is closed and will be closed in both directions for a period of time following this evening's mvc.
Hwy 9 is closed and will be closed in both directions for a period of time following this evening's mvc.
#Harriston Station responding to an mvc at the intersection of Hwy 9 and Ayton Rd. Please avoid the area.
December 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
#Harriston Station responding to an mvc at the intersection of Hwy 9 and Ayton Rd. Please avoid the area.
#Harriston Station responding to an mvc on Wellington County Rd 109 at 3rd Line. Please avoid the area.
November 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
#Harriston Station responding to an mvc on Wellington County Rd 109 at 3rd Line. Please avoid the area.
Yesterday was the last official day for our Public Education Officer, Chuck Ellison. After 10 years, Chuck has decided to hang up his helmet and relocate to a different town. Your energy, & dedication to public education have made a lasting impact. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter!
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Yesterday was the last official day for our Public Education Officer, Chuck Ellison. After 10 years, Chuck has decided to hang up his helmet and relocate to a different town. Your energy, & dedication to public education have made a lasting impact. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter!
When your alarm sounds —do you know what it’s saying?
4 quick beeps typically means CO is detected. Get outside and call 911.
Always read the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific alarm model. The sound patterns and meanings may differ slightly.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
4 quick beeps typically means CO is detected. Get outside and call 911.
Always read the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific alarm model. The sound patterns and meanings may differ slightly.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
When your alarm sounds —do you know what it’s saying?
4 quick beeps typically means CO is detected. Get outside and call 911.
Always read the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific alarm model. The sound patterns and meanings may differ slightly.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
4 quick beeps typically means CO is detected. Get outside and call 911.
Always read the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific alarm model. The sound patterns and meanings may differ slightly.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
If you had to evacuate your home due to carbon monoxide, would your family know what to do?
Talk to your loved ones today.
Make a plan. Practice it.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
Talk to your loved ones today.
Make a plan. Practice it.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
If you had to evacuate your home due to carbon monoxide, would your family know what to do?
Talk to your loved ones today.
Make a plan. Practice it.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
Talk to your loved ones today.
Make a plan. Practice it.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
#Harriston Statiin responding to 6 Line and Rd 1 North for reports of a possible structure fire. Please avoid the area.
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
#Harriston Statiin responding to 6 Line and Rd 1 North for reports of a possible structure fire. Please avoid the area.
This week, take 5 minutes to test your carbon monoxide alarms.
✅ Test monthly
✅ Replace batteries yearly
✅ Check the expiry date and replace alarms according to manufacturer’s instructions.
A few minutes could save a life. #COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
✅ Test monthly
✅ Replace batteries yearly
✅ Check the expiry date and replace alarms according to manufacturer’s instructions.
A few minutes could save a life. #COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This week, take 5 minutes to test your carbon monoxide alarms.
✅ Test monthly
✅ Replace batteries yearly
✅ Check the expiry date and replace alarms according to manufacturer’s instructions.
A few minutes could save a life. #COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
✅ Test monthly
✅ Replace batteries yearly
✅ Check the expiry date and replace alarms according to manufacturer’s instructions.
A few minutes could save a life. #COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
Starting January 1, 2026, CO alarms must be installed:
🛌Adjacent to each sleeping area.
🏠On every storey of the home without a sleeping area.
If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage, these rules apply to you.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
🛌Adjacent to each sleeping area.
🏠On every storey of the home without a sleeping area.
If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage, these rules apply to you.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Starting January 1, 2026, CO alarms must be installed:
🛌Adjacent to each sleeping area.
🏠On every storey of the home without a sleeping area.
If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage, these rules apply to you.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
🛌Adjacent to each sleeping area.
🏠On every storey of the home without a sleeping area.
If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage, these rules apply to you.
#COAwareness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
The symptoms of CO poisoning often mimic the flu — headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion, fatigue — but without fever.
If your alarm sounds or symptoms appear, get outside immediately and call 911.
#COAwarness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
If your alarm sounds or symptoms appear, get outside immediately and call 911.
#COAwarness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The symptoms of CO poisoning often mimic the flu — headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion, fatigue — but without fever.
If your alarm sounds or symptoms appear, get outside immediately and call 911.
#COAwarness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
If your alarm sounds or symptoms appear, get outside immediately and call 911.
#COAwarness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
CO is a poisonous, colorless, odorless gas.
Common household sources include:
🔥Furnaces
🔥Fireplaces
🔥Gas stoves
🔥Water heaters
🔥Portable generators
Have your fuel burning appliances inspected annually by certified professionals.
#COAwarness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
Common household sources include:
🔥Furnaces
🔥Fireplaces
🔥Gas stoves
🔥Water heaters
🔥Portable generators
Have your fuel burning appliances inspected annually by certified professionals.
#COAwarness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
November 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
CO is a poisonous, colorless, odorless gas.
Common household sources include:
🔥Furnaces
🔥Fireplaces
🔥Gas stoves
🔥Water heaters
🔥Portable generators
Have your fuel burning appliances inspected annually by certified professionals.
#COAwarness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
Common household sources include:
🔥Furnaces
🔥Fireplaces
🔥Gas stoves
🔥Water heaters
🔥Portable generators
Have your fuel burning appliances inspected annually by certified professionals.
#COAwarness #CarbonMonoxideSafety
You can't see it, smell it, or taste it—but it can be deadly. 🚨
Carbon Monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning death in North America.
Stay tuned all week for tips to help protect your home and loved ones.
#COAwareness #SilentKiller #CarbonMonoxideSafety
Carbon Monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning death in North America.
Stay tuned all week for tips to help protect your home and loved ones.
#COAwareness #SilentKiller #CarbonMonoxideSafety
November 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
You can't see it, smell it, or taste it—but it can be deadly. 🚨
Carbon Monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning death in North America.
Stay tuned all week for tips to help protect your home and loved ones.
#COAwareness #SilentKiller #CarbonMonoxideSafety
Carbon Monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning death in North America.
Stay tuned all week for tips to help protect your home and loved ones.
#COAwareness #SilentKiller #CarbonMonoxideSafety
#Harriston Station responding to reports of a structure fire near the intersection of Hwy 9 and 11th Line. Please avoid the area.
October 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#Harriston Station responding to reports of a structure fire near the intersection of Hwy 9 and 11th Line. Please avoid the area.
#Harriston Station responding to reports of a structure fire at Union St. E cross Elora St. N in Harriston. Elora St N in Harriston will be closed between the stoplights and William St. E for an undetermined amount of time.
October 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
#Harriston Station responding to reports of a structure fire at Union St. E cross Elora St. N in Harriston. Elora St N in Harriston will be closed between the stoplights and William St. E for an undetermined amount of time.
#Palmerston Station responding to reports of a structure fire in the area of Albert St cross King St in #Palmerston. Please avoid the area.
October 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
#Palmerston Station responding to reports of a structure fire in the area of Albert St cross King St in #Palmerston. Please avoid the area.
🚌It’s that time of year again! As we start a new school year, let’s all do our part to keep our community safe:
✅ Slow down in school zones
✅ Watch for school buses
✅ Stay alert for kids walking and biking to school
Wishing students, teachers, and families a safe and successful school year!
✅ Slow down in school zones
✅ Watch for school buses
✅ Stay alert for kids walking and biking to school
Wishing students, teachers, and families a safe and successful school year!
September 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🚌It’s that time of year again! As we start a new school year, let’s all do our part to keep our community safe:
✅ Slow down in school zones
✅ Watch for school buses
✅ Stay alert for kids walking and biking to school
Wishing students, teachers, and families a safe and successful school year!
✅ Slow down in school zones
✅ Watch for school buses
✅ Stay alert for kids walking and biking to school
Wishing students, teachers, and families a safe and successful school year!
Last day of the @palmerstonagsociety Fall Fair. Don't forget to check out the Minto Fire Youth Section.
We found some of our Palmerston Firefighters turned into Pumpkinfolk. Meet Training Officer McMillen and Firefighters Ross, Pfeffer, and Goggin. Great Entries!
We found some of our Palmerston Firefighters turned into Pumpkinfolk. Meet Training Officer McMillen and Firefighters Ross, Pfeffer, and Goggin. Great Entries!
August 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Last day of the @palmerstonagsociety Fall Fair. Don't forget to check out the Minto Fire Youth Section.
We found some of our Palmerston Firefighters turned into Pumpkinfolk. Meet Training Officer McMillen and Firefighters Ross, Pfeffer, and Goggin. Great Entries!
We found some of our Palmerston Firefighters turned into Pumpkinfolk. Meet Training Officer McMillen and Firefighters Ross, Pfeffer, and Goggin. Great Entries!
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: PARTIAL BURN BAN DUE TO EXTREMELY DRY CONDITIONS 🔥
🔥Partial burn issued in Minto, Mapleton & Wellington North due to extreme dry conditions. All open-air burn permits are suspended, and no new permits issued. Only recreational campfires are allowed until further notice.
🔥Partial burn issued in Minto, Mapleton & Wellington North due to extreme dry conditions. All open-air burn permits are suspended, and no new permits issued. Only recreational campfires are allowed until further notice.
August 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: PARTIAL BURN BAN DUE TO EXTREMELY DRY CONDITIONS 🔥
🔥Partial burn issued in Minto, Mapleton & Wellington North due to extreme dry conditions. All open-air burn permits are suspended, and no new permits issued. Only recreational campfires are allowed until further notice.
🔥Partial burn issued in Minto, Mapleton & Wellington North due to extreme dry conditions. All open-air burn permits are suspended, and no new permits issued. Only recreational campfires are allowed until further notice.
Minto Fire has a youth category in this year’s fair book—and we can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🧑🚒
Check out all the categories on page 54 of the fair book palmerstonfair.ca/2025-fair-bo....
🏆There are prizes to be won and lots to learn!
Check out all the categories on page 54 of the fair book palmerstonfair.ca/2025-fair-bo....
🏆There are prizes to be won and lots to learn!
August 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Minto Fire has a youth category in this year’s fair book—and we can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🧑🚒
Check out all the categories on page 54 of the fair book palmerstonfair.ca/2025-fair-bo....
🏆There are prizes to be won and lots to learn!
Check out all the categories on page 54 of the fair book palmerstonfair.ca/2025-fair-bo....
🏆There are prizes to be won and lots to learn!
Minto Fire and Mapleton Fire Rescue will be conducting a joint training exercise at the intersection of Main St and Toronto St in #Palmerston. There will be lots of firetrucks in the area tonight between 6:30pm and 9:30pm... please approach with caution.
July 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Minto Fire and Mapleton Fire Rescue will be conducting a joint training exercise at the intersection of Main St and Toronto St in #Palmerston. There will be lots of firetrucks in the area tonight between 6:30pm and 9:30pm... please approach with caution.
Planning fireworks for Canada Day?
Stay safe with these tips:
🚫 Never let kids handle fireworks
🚫 Never use while impaired
💧 Keep water nearby—just in case
👓 Wear eye protection
🧨 Light one at a time, never hold them in your hand
🪣 Soak used and unused fireworks before discarding
Stay safe with these tips:
🚫 Never let kids handle fireworks
🚫 Never use while impaired
💧 Keep water nearby—just in case
👓 Wear eye protection
🧨 Light one at a time, never hold them in your hand
🪣 Soak used and unused fireworks before discarding
June 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Planning fireworks for Canada Day?
Stay safe with these tips:
🚫 Never let kids handle fireworks
🚫 Never use while impaired
💧 Keep water nearby—just in case
👓 Wear eye protection
🧨 Light one at a time, never hold them in your hand
🪣 Soak used and unused fireworks before discarding
Stay safe with these tips:
🚫 Never let kids handle fireworks
🚫 Never use while impaired
💧 Keep water nearby—just in case
👓 Wear eye protection
🧨 Light one at a time, never hold them in your hand
🪣 Soak used and unused fireworks before discarding
Do you know what to do in the event of a Tornado? 🌪️
🏠Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows.
🚫Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
🏠Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows.
🚫Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
June 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Do you know what to do in the event of a Tornado? 🌪️
🏠Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows.
🚫Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
🏠Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows.
🚫Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
Happy Father's Day to all of our Dads in our Department!
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes.” – Pam Brown
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes.” – Pam Brown
June 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Happy Father's Day to all of our Dads in our Department!
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes.” – Pam Brown
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes.” – Pam Brown