Peterborough Fire Services

08/14/2026

08/12/2026

We had a great time visiting Alternatives Community Program Services Peterborough to provide staff with hands-on fire safety and fire extinguisher training!

Our training covered important fire safety practices, including how to recognize fire hazards, what to do in the event of a fire, and how to safely use a fire extinguisher when appropriate. 🧯

A big thank you to the Alternatives team for taking the time to learn, ask questions, and help keep their staff and clients safe.

07/24/2026

Fireworks are best left to the professionals. Professional displays are safer, more spectacular, and help reduce the risk of serious injuries and fires.

Skip the backyard fireworks and come enjoy the show instead!

🎆 Fireworks Rescheduled! 🎆

Join us at Del Crary Park for the fireworks display on Saturday, August 1, 2026, beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m., following the Peterborough Musicfest concert.

🚧 Temporary road closures will be in effect in the Del Crary Park area from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Local traffic will still be permitted.

For more information, visit peterborough.ca/news/posts/new-date-for-canada-day-fireworks

07/24/2026

Water Safety with PFS!

🌊 Wear your life jacket. A properly fitted life jacket can save your life, even if you're a strong swimmer.

👫 Swim with a buddy. Never swim alone. Having someone with you means help is close by if an emergency happens.

🚫 Don't jump from bridges. Bridge jumping is extremely dangerous. Water depths can change, hidden rocks and debris can cause serious injuries, and strong currents can quickly pull you under.

A fun day on the water starts with making safe choices. Whether you're swimming, boating, paddling, or fishing, remember that drowning can happen quickly and silently.

07/17/2026

🚫 No Open Air Burning in the City of Peterborough 🚒

Did you know that open air burning is not permitted within the City of Peterborough?

Backyard fire pits, burning yard waste, and other forms of open air burning can quickly become dangerous. Even when a fire appears to be under control, changing weather conditions can cause it to spread rapidly, putting people, property, and emergency responders at risk.

When residents call 9-1-1 or Peterborough Fire Services to report smoke or an unauthorized outdoor fire, firefighters must respond. Every response to an illegal open air burn ties up firefighters that could be needed for a real emergency, such as a house fire, medical emergency, or motor vehicle collision.

🔥 Never having an open air fire within the City of Peterborough.
🌿 Disposing of yard waste through approved municipal programs.
🚬 Properly extinguishing and disposing of smoking materials.

For more fire safety information, follow Peterborough Fire Services and visit the City of Peterborough's website.

07/15/2026

🚨 Air Quality Warning in Effect 🚨

Environment Canada has issued an Air Quality warning into today, Wednesday, July 15. Stay safe:

👉Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities, especially if you experience symptoms such as coughing, throat irritation or headaches.
😷More severe symptoms may include wheezing, chest pain or severe coughing. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
🏠Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible.
💧Prioritize keeping cool as the heat event continues today and possibly into Friday.
☁️You may smell or see wildfire smoke in the air. If you see a fire, call 9-1-1.
🤰 Check in on older adults, young children, pregnant people and others who may be more affected by wildfire smoke.

Learn more at LakelandsPH.ca/AirQuality

07/14/2026

Peterborough, ON - Peterborough Fire Services is receiving calls from residents related to the smell of smoke in the City of Peterborough, which is currently experiencing air quality conditions due to smoke from forest fires in northern Ontario.

Peterborough Fire Services asks residents to call 9-1-1 if they see a fire.

Please keep emergency phone lines available for urgent situations by refraining from calling 9-1-1 or Peterborough Fire Services about the smell of smoke alone.

Environment Canada has posted advice related to outdoor activity during the air quality conditions due to forest fires in northern Ontario: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=44.301,-78.333

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day from Peterborough Fire Services!

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and memorable Canada Day as we celebrate our incredible country with family, friends, and community.

If you're planning to enjoy fireworks, our safest recommendation is to attend a professional fireworks display. Professional shows provide an amazing experience while reducing the risk of injuries and fires.

If you choose to use consumer fireworks, remember to:
🎆 Follow all manufacturer instructions.
👨‍👩‍👧 Keep children and spectators at a safe distance and ensure children are always supervised.
💧 Have a hose or bucket of water nearby.
🚫 Never re-light or pick up fireworks that fail to ignite.
🌿 Be mindful of dry grass, trees, buildings, and other combustible materials.
📞 Call 9-1-1 immediately if a fire starts or someone is injured.

Let's all do our part to keep our community safe while celebrating.

Have a wonderful Canada Day!
Be Safe. Have Fun. Happy Canada Day!❤️🍁

06/30/2026

Make fire safety a priority at your outdoor gatherings this summer:

🚫Open air burning with wood is not allowed in the City.
🎇City by-law allows for the use of family or casual fireworks in the City on private property. Fireworks cannot be discharged on City property. Please be respectful of neighbours and stay safe:
➡️Always keep a water hose or pail of water close by when discharging fireworks.
➡️Discharge fireworks well away from combustible materials such as buildings, trees and dry grass.
➡️Keep onlookers a safe distance away, upwind from the area where fireworks are discharged.

For more tips visit peterborough.ca/firesafety