Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services

08/12/2026

We’re proud to share this video and, more importantly, to recognize an organization that is helping volunteer fire departments across Canada strengthen their ability to respond to wildland fires.

Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services extends our sincere thanks to GlobalMedic for their generous donation of a wildland fire skid system.

The unit provides us with a 1,000-litre water tank, high-pressure pump and hose system that can be mounted on a pickup or utility vehicle. For a department like ours, this is a valuable addition to our capabilities. Its size and maneuverability allow us to bring water and firefighting capability into areas where larger apparatus may have difficulty operating, particularly during wildland and interface incidents.

Living and responding in a community surrounded by forest, rural properties, waterways and areas of limited vehicle access, having the right equipment available can make a real difference. This donation strengthens our ability to get water, equipment and firefighters where they are needed.

We are grateful to GlobalMedic for recognizing the needs of volunteer fire departments and for investing directly in the people who protect their communities.

On behalf of the members of Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services and the community we serve, thank you to GlobalMedic for your generosity and for supporting volunteer firefighters across Canada.

We’re proud to put this equipment to work protecting Shuniah. 🚒

Learn more about GlobalMedic at globalmedic.ca

08/09/2026

Following a recent fire safety campaign, Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services noted several Recreational Vehicles (RV’s) and trailers that had propane gas detectors but did not have a working smoke or carbon monoxide alarm installed.

A propane detector is NOT a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm.

Here's the difference:

🔥 Smoke Alarm – Warns you of fire.

☠️ Carbon Monoxide Alarm – Warns you of deadly carbon monoxide gas from fuel-burning appliances.

🔶 Propane Detector – Warns you of propane gas leaks only.

Each device protects you from a different hazard.

Take a few minutes today to:
✅ Check that your trailer has a working smoke alarm.
✅ Confirm you have a carbon monoxide alarm if your trailer contains fuel-burning appliances.
✅ Test all alarms monthly.
✅ Replace alarms that have reached their expiry date.

Early warning saves lives. If you're unsure whether your trailer has the proper protection, take a look today - it could make all the difference.

08/02/2026

The wildland fire hazard is currently high to extreme across the Northwest fire Region today. As the drying trend continues, we advise the public to remain cautious. Holdover lightning from the past several days has potential for new fires to start across the Northwest Region.

We would like to remind the public that a Restricted Fire Zone remains in effect due to the current fire load, the increased fire hazard, and to reduce the number of human-caused fires. Learn more about restrictions at Ontario.ca/fireupdates

07/31/2026

Ended at 2026-07-31 4:47PM

YELLOW WARNING - THUNDERSTORM IN EFFECT

Issued at 2026-07-31 3:25PM EDT by Environment Canada:
Yellow level warning - severe thunderstorm - issued for:
Cloud Bay - Dorion, Ont. (048510)

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

At 3:24 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain.

Local utility outages are likely.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using .

For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.

Details: https://ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest_en.php?ualert_id=12588&alert_code=STW

07/30/2026

Ended at 2026-07-30 10:38AM

YELLOW WARNING - THUNDERSTORM IN EFFECT

Issued at 2026-07-30 9:23AM EDT by Environment Canada:
Yellow level warning - severe thunderstorm - issued for:
Cloud Bay - Dorion, Ont. (048510)

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

At 8:22 a.m. EST (9:22 a.m. EDT), Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Location: Near Silver Falls Provincial Park

Motion: Moving southeast at 45 km/h

Hazards:
Wind: strong (up to 90 km/h)
Hail: up to quarter size (up to 2.5 cm)
Rain: heavy (15 - 50 mm)

Locations in the Path:
Lappe, Toimela, Onion Lake

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using .

For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.

Details: https://ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest_en.php?ualert_id=12588&alert_code=STW

07/28/2026

07/26/2026

Ended at 2026-07-26 8:07PM EDT

UPDATE 2: YELLOW WARNING - THUNDERSTORM IN EFFECT

Issued at 2026-07-26 7:02PM EDT by Environment Canada:
Yellow level warning - severe thunderstorm - issued for:
City of Thunder Bay, Ont. (048100)
Cloud Bay - Dorion, Ont. (048510)

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

At 7:02 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, loonie to ping pong ball size hail and heavy rain.

Local utility outages are likely. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using .

For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.

UPDATE: YELLOW WARNING - THUNDERSTORM IN EFFECT

Issued at 2026-07-26 4:25PM EDT by Environment Canada:
Yellow level warning - severe thunderstorm - issued for:
City of Thunder Bay, Ont. (048100)
Yellow level warning - severe thunderstorm - continued for:
Cloud Bay - Dorion, Ont. (048510)

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

At 4:25 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts, loonie to ping pong ball size hail and heavy rain.

Location: Near Onion Lake

Motion: Moving southeast at 60 km/h

Hazards:
Wind: damaging (90 - 110 km/h)
Hail: loonie to ping pong ball size (2.5 to 4.5 cm)

Locations in the Path:
Onion Lake
Wild Goose
Amethyst Harbour
Loon
Pass Lake
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Silver Islet

Local utility outages are likely. Damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees is likely. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using .

For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.

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Issued at 2026-07-26 1:33PM EDT by Environment Canada:
Yellow level warning - severe thunderstorm - issued for:
Cloud Bay - Dorion, Ont. (048510)

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

At 1:32 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain.

Location: About 25 km northwest of Hurkett

Motion: Moving quickly to the southeast at 70 km/h

Hazards:
Wind: strong (up to 90 km/h)
Hail: up to quarter size (up to 2.5 cm)

Locations in the Path:
Hurkett
Dorion

Local utility outages are likely.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using .

For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.

Details: https://ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest_en.php?ualert_id=12588&alert_code=STW

07/24/2026

Yesterday we posted about the importance of checking the certifications of your smoke/CO alarms. Shortly after we had a resident arrive at the firehall to check the validity of these CO alarms that were purchased online! Not only are these on a Health Canada recall list BUT they do NOT have either the CSA or UL-C testing mark that certify that they are tested to Canadian Standards. We cannot stress enough the importance of ensuring they are CSA or UL-C approved to ensure they are able to do the job they were meant to do -saving lives!

07/20/2026

This warning has ended.

YELLOW WARNING - THUNDERSTORM IN EFFECT

Issued at 2026-07-20 6:19AM EDT by Environment Canada:
Yellow level warning - severe thunderstorm - issued for:
Cloud Bay - Dorion, Ont. (048510)

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

At 5:18 a.m. CDT (5:18 a.m. EST, 6:18 a.m. EDT), Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Location: extending from 20 km (21 km) northwest of Black Sturgeon Lake to Raith and to Saganaga Lake

Motion: Moving southeast at 55 km/h

Hazards:
Wind: strong (up to 90 km/h)
Hail: up to quarter size (up to 2.5 cm)
Rain: heavy (15 - 50 mm)

Locations in the Path:
Saganaga Lake
Whitefish Lake
Nelson Lake
Raith
Shebandowan
Black Sturgeon Lake
Kaministiquia
Lappe
Kakabeka Falls
Hymers

Local utility outages are likely. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. There is a risk of injury.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using .

For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.

Details: https://ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest_en.php?ualert_id=12588&alert_code=STW

07/18/2026

With increasing fire activity across the province, it is always important to be prepared. Regardless of where you live, having a plan and kit will help you be prepared for any emergency.

Here are some things you can do to prepare:

Make sure you are aware of the current fire situation and know where to find wildland fire updates. Regularly check official information sources, including channels where your community posts local updates.

Prepare an emergency kit. Your kit should contain everything you may need for 72 hours, including important medications and documents, clean drinking water, non-perishable food, batteries, and anything else you might need for your family and pets.

Create an emergency plan and share it with your family.

Stay informed about weather forecasts and the fire hazard in your area.

Be prepared! Visit ontario.ca/BePrepared