Oakville Fire

09/03/2026

Moving into a new place for school is exciting. Remember to plan your way out.

Students have so many things to think about when moving into a new place but fire safety matters too. Before a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounds, plan two ways out of every room and plan a meeting spot outside which saves critical time in an emergency.

Fire Safety Plan: Review fire safety information provided by your landlord.

Bedrooms: Make sure windows and doors open easily
Hallways/Stairs: Keep exits clear of boxes, bags, shoes and clutter.
Roommates: Agree on a meeting spot outside and make sure everyone knows the plan.
Practice: Walk the escape routes so you don’t have to figure it out under pressure.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

🚨 TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 🚒

Ready to take the next step toward a career with Oakville Fire?

Bring your skills, commitment and drive to a career where every day makes a difference. 🔥

📅 Applications close September 4, 2026.

🔗 APPLY TODAY: https://ow.ly/S9uM50Zwihc

09/01/2026

🚨 Home Awareness Program 2026 – Phase 2 is Here! 🚨

We’re kicking off the fall cycle of our annual Home Awareness Program with a simple goal: meet us at the door and help ensure your home has working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. 🚪🏠

Throughout September and October, Oakville firefighters will be visiting homes across to conduct a brief home fire safety survey.

The survey helps us better understand compliance with smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements, including Ontario’s expanded CO alarm requirements that came into effect January 1, 2026.

🏠 If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage, CO alarms are required on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas.

👨‍🚒 If we stop by and you’re home, we encourage you to take a few minutes to meet your local firefighters and complete the short survey.

📌 Not home? We’ll leave a door hanger with important fire safety information and a QR code connecting Town of Oakvillel resources.

🔥 Meet us at the door. Together, we can make every home safer—one door at a time. 🚪

09/01/2026

🔥 Fire Prevention Week Kick-Off! 🔥

Join us for a full day of family fun, learning and fire safety! 🚒

🥫 Please bring a non-perishable food item in support of Kerr Street Mission.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

⚡ 2026 Fire Prevention Week Theme:
“Charge Into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”

🎯 Event Highlights:
👨‍🚒 Meet local firefighters
🔥 Live fire safety demonstrations
🎁 Giveaways & educational booths
🎈 Fun for the whole family!

🅿️ Getting There:
🚍 Free shuttle from Bronte GO Station
🕝 Last shuttle departs Bronte GO at 2:45 p.m.
♿ Accessible parking is available at 1144 South Service Road West for guests with limited mobility or medical conditions.

🔗 More information: oakville.ca

08/31/2026

Oakville Fire will be at the Seniors Services Open House on September 15 at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex! Stop by our table, pick up some fire safety information🔥and giveaways.🎉 We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. See you there!

Join us for the Seniors Services Open House on September 15 at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex! It's a great opportunity to explore the wide variety of programs, special events, and drop-in activities offered through the Town’s Seniors Services and Older Adult Centres.

Details: https://www.oakville.ca/parks-recreation-culture/programs-activities/seniors-services/

08/31/2026

🎒📚 Back to school means back to charging! 🔋⚡

From phones and tablets to laptops and other rechargeable devices, lithium-ion batteries are part of everyday life at home and in the classroom. A few smart charging habits can help reduce the risk of fire.

Before you plug in, charge smart and stay safe. Check out these simple reminders and know what to look for when buying chargers. 🔌🔎

Start the school year charged up for safety! 🎒⚡

08/28/2026

🚨 Buying a carbon monoxide alarm? Look for the mark!

Make sure you’re buying an alarm certified to Canadian safety standards. 🔎 Look for a recognized Canadian certification mark such as CSA, cUL, ULC or cETL.

Whether it’s a combination smoke/CO alarm with a strobe light, a battery-operated or interconnected combination smoke/CO alarm, or a plug-in CO alarm with battery backup — check before you buy.

In Ontario, as of January 1, 2026, CO alarms are required on every storey of a home and outside all sleeping areas if the home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage—including storeys without bedrooms.

🏠 Right alarm. Right location. Recognized certification.

🔥 Look for the mark. It matters.

08/28/2026

Recall Alert!

Fire Hazard:

The XO Poppy 5000 mAH MagSafe Powerbank, available in various colours and prints, has been recalled – the lithium-ion battery may overheat and melt while charging, posing fire and burn hazards.

Stop using the affected power banks immediately and return them to any HomeSense, Winners, or Marshalls location for a refund.

Learn more about the affected products and what to do next: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/xo-poppy-5000-mah-magsafe-powerbanks-recalled-due-fire-hazard