Espanola Fire Department

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Recall Alert!

Burn and Fire Hazard:

This recall involves the Gobi Heat Rechargeable Hand Warmer Pair. The hand warmers are only available in a black/gray colour.

The internal temperature control may fail, causing overheating and posing a potential burn or fire hazard.

Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Gobi Heat for further instructions to obtain a refund and disposal of the product. Consumers must safely dispose of the items in such a way that they cannot be used again. Contact your municipality for instructions on how to safely transport and dispose of lithium-ion batteries. Batteries are considered hazardous waste. Do not place them in household garbage.

Learn more about the affected products and what to do next: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/gobi-heat-rechargeable-hand-warmer-pair-recalled-due-fire-and-burn-hazards

10/02/2026

Recall Alert!

Burn Hazard:

This recall involves HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers. The white with orange hand warmers were sold in packs of two warmers that can be magnetically joined together and include a charging cable. The hand warmers have a USB-C port to charge the built-in lithium-ion batteries in each unit. The adjustable-heat hand warmers have LED indicator lights on the hard plastic shell and come with a silicone lanyard. Model number “H163650” and the batch number are on the hand warmer’s underside, and the white HotHands logo is on the top and on the product packaging.

Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Kobayashi to obtain a refund.

Learn more about the affected products and what to do next: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/hothands-rechargeable-hand-warmers-recalled-due-burn-hazard

09/28/2026

It’s test your smoke alarm day. It is so vital that you have working smoke alarms in your home, apartment, camp or anywhere you sleep. With the materials they use in every day items you only have 2-3 minutes to safely exit your house in a fire. Teach you children where they are and evolve them in the testing them to help make a future fire safe generation.

Smoke alarms will alert you within seconds of sensing smoke giving you time to escape. Also ensure you have an escape plan and a meeting place so you can account for everyone’s safety.

09/24/2026

Another awesome night of practice for the Espanola Fire Department. One crew practiced hydrant hook ups and hose stretches, while the other crew led by Captain Langlois and Captain Ryan, worked on EV firefighting techniques. Great job everyone excellent practice.

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001, a day that changed the world and left a lasting impact on countless lives.

We honour the memory of those who lost their lives, stand with the families and loved ones who continue to feel their absence, and recognize the strength of the survivors who carry the legacy of that day forward.

We also pay tribute to the first responders who answered the call without hesitation, demonstrating extraordinary courage, selflessness, and service in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the resilience shown in the aftermath.

We will never forget.

09/08/2026

It’s that time of year again where the kids are going back to school and school buses are on the road. Please take extra time in the mornings and afternoons for kids going to and from school and to adhere to all school bus laws. Remember a school bus can NOT be passed with its lights on and stop sign out at anytime!

09/05/2026

After 4 days of intense training there are some thank you’s that need to be shared because with out the support and guidance from the people below this would not have been possible at all!

I would like to first thank Regional Deputy Chief Brandon Courtemanche for organizing the training each day with the OFC, organizing the crews from all the departments, leading and mentoring the crews and taking part in the training each day leading a crew of new and seasoned firefighters to ensure they get as much experience and pass on as much knowledge as possible. Without his effort the week would not have flowed as smoothly as it did and the firefighters would not of gotten the training they deserved. Thanks DC for all you did to make this week amazing and valuable for the firefighters!

Thanks to Captain Mike Langlois for his leadership and mentorship with the crews from all departments, working as entry control and going inside to help guide and train the crews and sharing his years of experience to help ensure the firefighters have the knowledge they need to perform the task.

Thank you to Captain Terry Chartrand of the Sables Spanish Rivers fire department who worked with all the crews as entry control and took on a leadership role to help guide and mentor the fire fighters.

Thank you to all the officers, Captain Jeremy Ryan, Lt Derek Lalonde, Lt David Gunson, our new Lt Lannie Piche who took on a lead role taking mixed crews from Espanola, Sables Spanish Rivers, Baldwin township, and Nairn into the live fire trailer and leading, mentoring and training the firefighters through all the evolutions while working on their leadership role as a company officer. We also had senior firefighters take on the role of an officer and lead crews and they did an awesome job taking on that responsibility.

A huge thank you to all the firefighters from Espanola, Sables Spanish Rivers, Baldwin and Nairn who took the time out of there busy week away from there families to come out and train like they did after already working an 8-12 hr day. This is not easy and their dedication to the craft of firefighting and their communities is second to none.

A huge thank you to the families that came came out to support the firefighters and the family members at home taking care of things to allow the members to come out and train. Without their support this would not have been possible.

Thank you to the ski hill for allowing us to use the parking lot again as it is the perfect spot to host this type of event.

Finally thank you to the OFC instructors for there wisdom and guidance to set up real life senecios to ensure we got all we could from the this amazing prop.