Parry Sound Fire Dept.

04/19/2026

Great day training on the Mobile Live Fire Training Unit in Parry Sound!

04/15/2026

West Parry Sound Area Fire Departments will be conducting training using the Ontario Fire College Mobile Live Fire Training Unit from Wednesday evening until Sunday afternoon. Public can safely view the activity from on top of the Water Plant.

Smoke generated from the unit is theatrical and is non toxic.

03/16/2026

Protect what matters most at home.
Test your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms monthly, replace batteries when needed, and replace alarms when they reach end-of-life (check the date). Practice a home escape plan, keep exits clear, stay in the kitchen while cooking, and store matches/lighters out of reach. Working alarms + safe habits save lives.

02/20/2026

A message we can support from a local business. We have responded to a number of Carbon Monoxide responses already in 2026. Ensure your CO alarms are working. Have your appliances serviced regularly.

Carbon monoxide is often called “The Silent Killer” because it is colorless, odorless, and impossible to detect without proper equipment. It can be produced ...

02/15/2026

Day #2 NFPA 1021 Officer 1 course for PSFD. Presentations and great discussions.

02/14/2026

PSFD firefighters taking the 1021 Officer 1 course.

01/23/2026

Shout out to our fire team trying to clean out some of the hydrants in Town. Contractors and town staff are also out clearing hydrants. Don’t hesitate to clear one near your home. Every little bit helps!

01/03/2026

In Ontario,
smoke alarms go in each bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every storey (including basements and non-sleeping levels). CO alarms are mandatory adjacent to every sleeping area, on every storey, and in any room with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages, with new rules effective Jan 1, 2026, adding requirements for every storey and service rooms. Place smoke alarms high (ceiling/wall near ceiling) away from kitchens/bathrooms, and CO alarms at breathing height (wall/ceiling) away from combustion sources, with options for plug-in, battery, or hardwired units.

Smoke Alarm Placement

Where: Inside each bedroom, or outside each sleeping area (hallway), and on every storey of the home (including basements).
How: On the ceiling or high on a wall, as smoke rises.
Avoid: Kitchens, bathrooms, windows, ceiling fans, and heating vents.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Placement (Effective Jan 1, 2026)

Where:
Adjacent to every sleeping area (hallway outside bedrooms).
On every storey (level) of the home, including basements and non-sleeping floors.
In any service room with a fuel-burning appliance (furnace, water heater) or attached garage.
How: On the wall or ceiling at breathing height (near a person's head when sleeping).
Avoid: Too close to combustion appliances, kitchens, garages, or laundry rooms to prevent false alarms.

Key Reminders

Landlord Responsibility: Landlords must ensure compliance in rental units.
Testing: Test alarms monthly and follow manufacturer instructions.
New Rules: The stricter CO alarm rules became mandatory in Ontario on January 1, 2026, expanding coverage significantly.

12/29/2025

Active structure fire at Isabella and Hillcrest. Roads closed in area. Public should avoid the area.

09/27/2025

Had a blast at Open House today! Thank everyone who came out to our event.