Cambridge Fire Department
@cambridgefiredepartment.ca
Official Cambridge Fire Department, ON.
Dedicated to protecting life, property & environment. This site is NOT monitored 24/7. Emergencies call 9-1-1.
1625 Bishop St N, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7J4 visit www.cambridge.ca/en/your-city/fire-safety.aspx
Dedicated to protecting life, property & environment. This site is NOT monitored 24/7. Emergencies call 9-1-1.
1625 Bishop St N, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7J4 visit www.cambridge.ca/en/your-city/fire-safety.aspx
After 35 years serving with CFD, today marks Captain Ken Talbot's last shift. From 12,000 calls to leading crews through some of our biggest fires, Ken's quiet strength and steady leadership made a lasting impact.
Congratulations, from all of us at CFD!
Congratulations, from all of us at CFD!
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
After 35 years serving with CFD, today marks Captain Ken Talbot's last shift. From 12,000 calls to leading crews through some of our biggest fires, Ken's quiet strength and steady leadership made a lasting impact.
Congratulations, from all of us at CFD!
Congratulations, from all of us at CFD!
Our Public Educator, Jessica Buczynski, was out teaching older adults in our community about home fire safety.
From smoke alarms to escape planning, we're helping ensure everyone stays safe at home.
From smoke alarms to escape planning, we're helping ensure everyone stays safe at home.
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our Public Educator, Jessica Buczynski, was out teaching older adults in our community about home fire safety.
From smoke alarms to escape planning, we're helping ensure everyone stays safe at home.
From smoke alarms to escape planning, we're helping ensure everyone stays safe at home.
We celebrate Deputy Churchill in your outstanding achievement, earning your Master's in Public Administration.
Your commitment to growth, leadership, and public service continues to elevate our team and the community we serve.
This milestone reflects the hard work, and discipline.
Your commitment to growth, leadership, and public service continues to elevate our team and the community we serve.
This milestone reflects the hard work, and discipline.
October 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We celebrate Deputy Churchill in your outstanding achievement, earning your Master's in Public Administration.
Your commitment to growth, leadership, and public service continues to elevate our team and the community we serve.
This milestone reflects the hard work, and discipline.
Your commitment to growth, leadership, and public service continues to elevate our team and the community we serve.
This milestone reflects the hard work, and discipline.
We are pleased to announce Aidan Pook has accepted the position of Fire Prevention Officer with the Cambridge Fire Department. Please join us in welcoming him to the team. We look forward to the expertise and energy he brings to our department and our community we serve.
October 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We are pleased to announce Aidan Pook has accepted the position of Fire Prevention Officer with the Cambridge Fire Department. Please join us in welcoming him to the team. We look forward to the expertise and energy he brings to our department and our community we serve.
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This fall, the Cambridge Fire Department will launch the Residential Fire and Life Safety Program, visiting 3,000 homes across the city to promote fire safety.
Learn more: bit.ly/4pYJYqa
Learn more: bit.ly/4pYJYqa
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This fall, the Cambridge Fire Department will launch the Residential Fire and Life Safety Program, visiting 3,000 homes across the city to promote fire safety.
Learn more: bit.ly/4pYJYqa
Learn more: bit.ly/4pYJYqa
Open House Recap
We Charged into Fire Safety with a strong focus on lithium-ion battery safety in your home. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day a success.
We’re grateful to our incredible community partners, to all who donated to Camp Bucko and to our generous sponsors.
We Charged into Fire Safety with a strong focus on lithium-ion battery safety in your home. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day a success.
We’re grateful to our incredible community partners, to all who donated to Camp Bucko and to our generous sponsors.
September 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Open House Recap
We Charged into Fire Safety with a strong focus on lithium-ion battery safety in your home. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day a success.
We’re grateful to our incredible community partners, to all who donated to Camp Bucko and to our generous sponsors.
We Charged into Fire Safety with a strong focus on lithium-ion battery safety in your home. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day a success.
We’re grateful to our incredible community partners, to all who donated to Camp Bucko and to our generous sponsors.
September 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Cambridge Fire Department is hosting their annual Open House
📅Saturday Sept.13!
📍Station 1 at 1625 Bishop St. N ⏰10am and 2pm.
Meet our firefighters,
junior firefighter games & activities, live fire demonstrations
BBQ by donation in support of Camp BUCKO Learn more 👉 Cambridge.ca/CFD
📅Saturday Sept.13!
📍Station 1 at 1625 Bishop St. N ⏰10am and 2pm.
Meet our firefighters,
junior firefighter games & activities, live fire demonstrations
BBQ by donation in support of Camp BUCKO Learn more 👉 Cambridge.ca/CFD
September 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Cambridge Fire Department is hosting their annual Open House
📅Saturday Sept.13!
📍Station 1 at 1625 Bishop St. N ⏰10am and 2pm.
Meet our firefighters,
junior firefighter games & activities, live fire demonstrations
BBQ by donation in support of Camp BUCKO Learn more 👉 Cambridge.ca/CFD
📅Saturday Sept.13!
📍Station 1 at 1625 Bishop St. N ⏰10am and 2pm.
Meet our firefighters,
junior firefighter games & activities, live fire demonstrations
BBQ by donation in support of Camp BUCKO Learn more 👉 Cambridge.ca/CFD
Fire Ban Lifted Today at 4 PM
Thanks to recent rain and cooler temps, the City of Cambridge is lifting its temporary fire ban as of 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 20.
Thanks to recent rain and cooler temps, the City of Cambridge is lifting its temporary fire ban as of 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 20.
August 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Fire Ban Lifted Today at 4 PM
Thanks to recent rain and cooler temps, the City of Cambridge is lifting its temporary fire ban as of 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 20.
Thanks to recent rain and cooler temps, the City of Cambridge is lifting its temporary fire ban as of 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 20.
Cambridge Fire reminds you to stay safe and cool:
💧 Drink plenty of cool fluids
🌳 Seek shade whenever possible 🚿 Take a cool shower to refresh
Need relief from the heat? Cooling spaces are open across the region.
📍 Find one near you: regionofwaterloo.ca/CoolingSpaces
💧 Drink plenty of cool fluids
🌳 Seek shade whenever possible 🚿 Take a cool shower to refresh
Need relief from the heat? Cooling spaces are open across the region.
📍 Find one near you: regionofwaterloo.ca/CoolingSpaces
August 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Cambridge Fire reminds you to stay safe and cool:
💧 Drink plenty of cool fluids
🌳 Seek shade whenever possible 🚿 Take a cool shower to refresh
Need relief from the heat? Cooling spaces are open across the region.
📍 Find one near you: regionofwaterloo.ca/CoolingSpaces
💧 Drink plenty of cool fluids
🌳 Seek shade whenever possible 🚿 Take a cool shower to refresh
Need relief from the heat? Cooling spaces are open across the region.
📍 Find one near you: regionofwaterloo.ca/CoolingSpaces
Fire ban in effect starting today (Aug 8) at 4pm.
The fire ban is due to ongoing drought conditions, and an increased risk of fire ignition. During the ban, outdoor fires for the purpose of cooking will not be permitted.
The ban will remain in place until further notice.
Learn more: bit.ly/41sN2Am
The fire ban is due to ongoing drought conditions, and an increased risk of fire ignition. During the ban, outdoor fires for the purpose of cooking will not be permitted.
The ban will remain in place until further notice.
Learn more: bit.ly/41sN2Am
August 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Fire ban in effect starting today (Aug 8) at 4pm.
The fire ban is due to ongoing drought conditions, and an increased risk of fire ignition. During the ban, outdoor fires for the purpose of cooking will not be permitted.
The ban will remain in place until further notice.
Learn more: bit.ly/41sN2Am
The fire ban is due to ongoing drought conditions, and an increased risk of fire ignition. During the ban, outdoor fires for the purpose of cooking will not be permitted.
The ban will remain in place until further notice.
Learn more: bit.ly/41sN2Am
What you can do to keep safe:
- Always charge e-bikes and battery-powered devices away from doors, hallways, and exits.
- Use manufacturer-approved chargers and batteries, avoid overcharging.
- Never charge batteries overnight or unattended.
- Keep escape routes clear at all times.
- Always charge e-bikes and battery-powered devices away from doors, hallways, and exits.
- Use manufacturer-approved chargers and batteries, avoid overcharging.
- Never charge batteries overnight or unattended.
- Keep escape routes clear at all times.
August 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
What you can do to keep safe:
- Always charge e-bikes and battery-powered devices away from doors, hallways, and exits.
- Use manufacturer-approved chargers and batteries, avoid overcharging.
- Never charge batteries overnight or unattended.
- Keep escape routes clear at all times.
- Always charge e-bikes and battery-powered devices away from doors, hallways, and exits.
- Use manufacturer-approved chargers and batteries, avoid overcharging.
- Never charge batteries overnight or unattended.
- Keep escape routes clear at all times.
Platoon Training Officer Kevin Gibbs was honoured with his 15-year service bar, presented by Platoon Chief Greaves.
All of us at CFD are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement with you, PTO Gibbs.
All of us at CFD are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement with you, PTO Gibbs.
August 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Platoon Training Officer Kevin Gibbs was honoured with his 15-year service bar, presented by Platoon Chief Greaves.
All of us at CFD are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement with you, PTO Gibbs.
All of us at CFD are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement with you, PTO Gibbs.
While our crews work around water, it's the perfect time to remind everyone: water safety saves lives.
Whether it's a pool, lake, or river-stay alert, supervise children, and always wear life jackets when boating.
Whether it's a pool, lake, or river-stay alert, supervise children, and always wear life jackets when boating.
July 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
While our crews work around water, it's the perfect time to remind everyone: water safety saves lives.
Whether it's a pool, lake, or river-stay alert, supervise children, and always wear life jackets when boating.
Whether it's a pool, lake, or river-stay alert, supervise children, and always wear life jackets when boating.
It’s heating up out there! Ember is here to remind you how to keep your furry friends safe this summer.
July 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It’s heating up out there! Ember is here to remind you how to keep your furry friends safe this summer.
Before charging your devices, inspect the charging cord for any signs of damage. Avoid charging phones or other devices on beds or under pillows. Always place devices on a hard, sturdy surface while charging.
July 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Before charging your devices, inspect the charging cord for any signs of damage. Avoid charging phones or other devices on beds or under pillows. Always place devices on a hard, sturdy surface while charging.
Congratulations Captain Ali Wakefield!
Cambridge Fire proudly celebrates Fire Prevention Officer Alison Wakefield on her promotion to Captain of Fire Prevention.
Wishing you all the best in your leadership journey, Captain Wakefield!
Cambridge Fire proudly celebrates Fire Prevention Officer Alison Wakefield on her promotion to Captain of Fire Prevention.
Wishing you all the best in your leadership journey, Captain Wakefield!
July 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Congratulations Captain Ali Wakefield!
Cambridge Fire proudly celebrates Fire Prevention Officer Alison Wakefield on her promotion to Captain of Fire Prevention.
Wishing you all the best in your leadership journey, Captain Wakefield!
Cambridge Fire proudly celebrates Fire Prevention Officer Alison Wakefield on her promotion to Captain of Fire Prevention.
Wishing you all the best in your leadership journey, Captain Wakefield!
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: KNOW the RISKS!
Safety Tip: Always handle lithium-ion batteries with care! If you notice any damage or defects, stop using them immediately. Damaged batteries can overheat, catch fire, or even explode. Stay safe and dispose of them properly! #BatterySafety #StaySafe
Safety Tip: Always handle lithium-ion batteries with care! If you notice any damage or defects, stop using them immediately. Damaged batteries can overheat, catch fire, or even explode. Stay safe and dispose of them properly! #BatterySafety #StaySafe
July 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: KNOW the RISKS!
Safety Tip: Always handle lithium-ion batteries with care! If you notice any damage or defects, stop using them immediately. Damaged batteries can overheat, catch fire, or even explode. Stay safe and dispose of them properly! #BatterySafety #StaySafe
Safety Tip: Always handle lithium-ion batteries with care! If you notice any damage or defects, stop using them immediately. Damaged batteries can overheat, catch fire, or even explode. Stay safe and dispose of them properly! #BatterySafety #StaySafe
Living in a high-rise?
It’s your responsibility to know the fire safety plan. Don’t wait for an emergency to figure it out.
Be informed. Be ready.
#FireSafety #BePrepared
It’s your responsibility to know the fire safety plan. Don’t wait for an emergency to figure it out.
Be informed. Be ready.
#FireSafety #BePrepared
July 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Living in a high-rise?
It’s your responsibility to know the fire safety plan. Don’t wait for an emergency to figure it out.
Be informed. Be ready.
#FireSafety #BePrepared
It’s your responsibility to know the fire safety plan. Don’t wait for an emergency to figure it out.
Be informed. Be ready.
#FireSafety #BePrepared
Whether at home, or by the beach, it is important to stay safe and stay prepared against the summer heat.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and know the risks.
Head to our website cambridge.ca/emergencypreparedness for more information on how you can stay informed and stay prepared this summer!
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and know the risks.
Head to our website cambridge.ca/emergencypreparedness for more information on how you can stay informed and stay prepared this summer!
July 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Whether at home, or by the beach, it is important to stay safe and stay prepared against the summer heat.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and know the risks.
Head to our website cambridge.ca/emergencypreparedness for more information on how you can stay informed and stay prepared this summer!
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and know the risks.
Head to our website cambridge.ca/emergencypreparedness for more information on how you can stay informed and stay prepared this summer!
At Cambridge Fire, readiness isn’t just a goal — it’s a standard.
That’s why our leadership team, led by Chief Martin, recently completed the Air Consumption Drill — a physically demanding test that challenges firefighters to manage their breathing under pressure while wearing full gear.
That’s why our leadership team, led by Chief Martin, recently completed the Air Consumption Drill — a physically demanding test that challenges firefighters to manage their breathing under pressure while wearing full gear.
July 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
At Cambridge Fire, readiness isn’t just a goal — it’s a standard.
That’s why our leadership team, led by Chief Martin, recently completed the Air Consumption Drill — a physically demanding test that challenges firefighters to manage their breathing under pressure while wearing full gear.
That’s why our leadership team, led by Chief Martin, recently completed the Air Consumption Drill — a physically demanding test that challenges firefighters to manage their breathing under pressure while wearing full gear.
Behind the Scenes at the Fire Station!
Our heroes in uniform gave an unforgettable tour and taught all about the vital role community helpers play in keeping us safe.
From fire trucks to fire safety tips — it was a day full of learning, laughter, and inspiration!
Our heroes in uniform gave an unforgettable tour and taught all about the vital role community helpers play in keeping us safe.
From fire trucks to fire safety tips — it was a day full of learning, laughter, and inspiration!
July 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Behind the Scenes at the Fire Station!
Our heroes in uniform gave an unforgettable tour and taught all about the vital role community helpers play in keeping us safe.
From fire trucks to fire safety tips — it was a day full of learning, laughter, and inspiration!
Our heroes in uniform gave an unforgettable tour and taught all about the vital role community helpers play in keeping us safe.
From fire trucks to fire safety tips — it was a day full of learning, laughter, and inspiration!
Congratulations to Firefighter Kevin Rickard! We proudly recognize his 25 years of dedicated service with the Provincial Long Service Medal. Your commitment, courage, and leadership inspire us all. Thank you for your unwavering service to our community.
July 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Congratulations to Firefighter Kevin Rickard! We proudly recognize his 25 years of dedicated service with the Provincial Long Service Medal. Your commitment, courage, and leadership inspire us all. Thank you for your unwavering service to our community.
Thanks for joining us at Riverside Park this #CanadaDay2025! It was great connecting with our community.
Remember: working smoke alarms save lives—test yours monthly and change the batteries twice a year. Stay safe, Cambridge! 🚒🇨🇦
#CambridgeFire #FireSafety
Remember: working smoke alarms save lives—test yours monthly and change the batteries twice a year. Stay safe, Cambridge! 🚒🇨🇦
#CambridgeFire #FireSafety
July 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Thanks for joining us at Riverside Park this #CanadaDay2025! It was great connecting with our community.
Remember: working smoke alarms save lives—test yours monthly and change the batteries twice a year. Stay safe, Cambridge! 🚒🇨🇦
#CambridgeFire #FireSafety
Remember: working smoke alarms save lives—test yours monthly and change the batteries twice a year. Stay safe, Cambridge! 🚒🇨🇦
#CambridgeFire #FireSafety