Cambridge Fire Department

Our Residential Fire & Life Safety Program helps keep your home safe by ensuring residents have working smoke alarms, fire safety knowledge, and the tools needed to prevent emergencies before they happen. If you see us in your neighbourhood, be sure to stop by and say hello!

Mon, Sept 28 is Test Your Smoke Alarm Day! ✅ Test each alarm using the test button ✅ Replace batteries as needed ✅ Check the age of your alarms & replace any that are 10 years old Learn more about smoke alarm requirements and fire safety: cambridge.ca/FireSafety

Help Fill the Boot! 🚒❤️🥾 For 53 years, Cambridge Professional Fire Fighters have supported Muscular Dystrophy Canada, raising $749K! Join us on Sat, Sept 19 from 9 am - 3 pm at: 📍 Cambridge Centre 📍 22 Pinebush Rd 📍 65 Pinebush Rd 📍 Zehrs, 400 Conestoga Blvd Learn more: cambridge.ca/news

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House, explored our fire trucks and equipment, participated in activities, and took the time to learn more about fire safety. Special thanks to our staff, volunteers, and partners who made this event possible. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Throughout the fall, Cambridge Fire Department crews will go door-to-door in neighbourhoods across the city to share valuable fire safety information, answer questions, and help ensure homes are protected with working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Read more: cambridge.ca/news

Residents of all ages are invited to attend the Cambridge Fire Department annual Open House on Saturday, September 12. Read more: https://www.cambridge.ca/news/posts/sparks-fly-safely-at-cambridge-fire-department-s-annual-open-house/

Good news! With air quality improved, City outdoor operations have resumed. 💦 Pools reopened at 9 am 🎉 Events, camps & programs are proceeding 👷 Outdoor City work has resumed ✅ Burn permits available again Air quality may still fluctuate. Stay up to date at cambridge.ca/air

Air Quality Warning: Temporary service changes remain in effect ✅ Pools closed ✅ Programs moved indoors ✅ Outdoor work paused ✅ Burn permits suspended 📍 City Hall open to 7 pm. WG Johnson Centre open to 6 pm. Parks & spray pads remain open. Limit outdoor activity ⚠️ Info & updates: cambridge.ca/air

Cambridge Fire Department is seeking a Firefighter Mechanic to help maintain and repair the vehicles and equipment our crews rely on every day. If you're a skilled mechanic with a passion for service, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Apply: career17.sapsf.com/sfcareer/job...

We’ve extended hours at some City facilities this weekend if you need to beat the heat! 🏊 City pools are open 10 am - 8:30 pm 🌊 Spray pads are open 9 am - 9 pm 🏢 City Hall is open as a cooling centre from 9 am -7 pm, Fri, Sat and Sun. Here's a list of Regional Cooling Spaces: https://bit.ly/4dQFqOK

While we love a weekend that sparkles, this weekend is all sparkle and no boom. 🚫 Fireworks aren’t permitted this weekend. Report violations: 519-623-1340 (press 1) Non-urgent: cambridge.ca/report Learn more: cambridge.ca/bylaw

A CFD station visit! Each station visit is tailored to the age of our guests. The children in this group: ➡️ Learned that firefighters are community helpers ➡️Saw what a firefighter looks like in their gear & learned why the gear is important ➡️Learned about smoke alarms, how they sound

Do you know the name of the Cambridge Fire Department's mascot? Comment below 👇

Victoria Day is almost here! ✨🎇 Fireworks are allowed Monday, May 18 only, from dusk–11 p.m. Enjoy the show on your own property, follow safety rules, clean up after — and avoid a $250 fine 🚨 👉 Get the full scoop: cambridge.ca/fireworks

Celebrating Victoria Day? Keep safety front and centre! Let’s make it a fun and injury-free long weekend for everyone in Cambridge. Learn the rules and stay safe: www.cambridge.ca/resident-ser...

Two icons. One message. Meet Ember + Sparky Welcoming Ember, Toyota's new fire prevention mascot. Joining forces with Sparky to show that fire safety is better together. We truly appreciate Toyota for their continued support of our fire safety initiatives and community education.

Ever wondered how firefighters prepare for emergencies involving waste collection trucks? Cambridge firefighters recently trained on Miller Waste natural gas-powered fleet, gaining hands-on insight to respond safely and effectively. A big thank you to Luke Procter, Driver Safety Trainer.

Brace Yourself: Nearly Every Phone in Ontario Alerts at Once, May 7th, 1:55pm. This test is designed to ensure the Alert Ready Emergency System works effectively during real life-threatening situations like floods, fires, or amber alerts. For more information visit: AlertReady.ca

Today we honour the courage, commitment, and compassion of firefighters everywhere. 
Proud to serve and protect our Cambridge community. #internationalfirefightersday

Fundraiser launched for young family displaced by Cambridge fire www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Electrical fire in Cambridge causes at least $1.5 million in damage

Thank You First Responders! 🫶🏼 Today we honour all first responders. To all of you in fire, EMS, police, dispatch, and to our emergency partners, thank you for your dedication, and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Proud to share the City of Cambridge is a 2026 Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employer 🎉 Recognizing workplaces that build supportive, inclusive teams. Join our award‑winning team 💼✨ Explore current career opportunities: https://bit.ly/3QJVqsC

On International Women's Day, we recognize the women who give their dedication to protect others, so our community can gain safety and strength. #GiveToGain #iwd2026

Temperatures are starting to fluctuate which means ice conditions become unpredictable.   Please use extreme caution near water and waterways.  Small choices such as staying off ice or keeping pets on a leash near the water makes a big difference in keeping you safe. youtu.be/vDHun5qIWEU?...

Have you heard about our latest initiative? The High-rise Incident Prevention Program (HIPP) is a proactive program focused on the safety of Cambridge residents living in high-rise buildings. Our crews will be visiting high-rise buildings until March 31st. Check it out: youtu.be/m2B-FOJpTRo?...

Winter parking restrictions are in effect until March 15. A reminder there is no overnight parking allowed on city streets. ❄️

We’re excited to introduce Teagan Knowles, our newest member of the Public Education team at Cambridge Fire! Teagan brings passion and dedication to helping keep our community safe through fire and life safety education. Join us in giving Teagan a warm welcome!

Happy New Year #Cbridge! 🎉 Thank you for making 2025 unforgettable. Here’s to new beginnings, exciting opportunities, and a bright year ahead. Wishing you health, happiness, and joy in 2026!

Winter Update! ❄️ Crews are working to keep roads clear as we head into the New Year. Keep cars off streets during Snow Events so plows can clear, salt & sand. Blocked streets stay icy until warmer weather helps melt. Over 1,000 tickets issued—don’t be the reason! 👀 Learn more at cambridge.ca/snow

Wishing everyone in our community a joyful holiday season! ✨ Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or simply enjoying time with loved ones, may your days be filled with love, joy, and togetherness. Happy holidays from all of us!

Holiday safety starts with LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SAFETY. ▶️Charge lithium-ion battery powered devices on hard, flat surfaces, and not on soft surfaces like beds, couches, or under pillows. ▶️Always use the charger that came with the device. ▶️Never leave devices plugged in unattended.

Holiday safety starts with SAFE SMOKING. ▶️Encourage smokers to smoke outside. ▶️Use deep, sturdy ashtrays and extinguish cigarettes fully. ▶️Do not extinguish cigarettes in plant pots, which may contain a mixture of peat moss, shredded wood and bark that can easily ignite. ▶️Never smoke in bed.

Holiday safety starts with safe HEATING SOURCES. ▶️Have your heating system, vents, and chimneys inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified technician. ▶️Ensure woodstoves, fireplaces, and inserts are installed by a qualified professional.

Holiday safety starts with SAFE COOKING. ▶️Stay in the kitchen when cooking. ▶️Keep anything that can burn – oven mitts, towels, plastic utensils - away from the stovetop. ▶️Always have a lid nearby. If a pot catches fire, turn off the stove and slide the lid over the pot to extinguish the fire.

Holiday safety starts with having a HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN. ▶️Identify two exits from every room. ▶️Determine who will be responsible for helping young children, older adults or anyone else that may need assistance. ▶️Choose a safe meeting spot outside. ▶️Call 9-1-1 from outside of the home.

Holiday safety starts with SAFE FAMILIES IN THE KITCHEN. ▶️Show kids how to stay one metre (three feet) away from stoves and ovens. ▶️Explain why hot surfaces can cause burns. ▶️Turn pot handles inward when pots are on the stove so they can not be easily knocked or pulled off the stove.

Holiday safety starts with proper use of EXTENSION CORDS. 🔌Look for approved extension cords with certification marks like CSA, ULC, or ETL and rated for indoor or outdoor use. 🔌Extension cords should not be linked together, instead, use an extension cord that is long enough to do the job.

Holiday safety starts with CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS. Install carbon monoxide alarms outside all sleeping areas and starting January 1st, Ontario Fire Code changes will require you to also install them on every storey of your home. Learn more at Ontario.ca/CarbonMonoxide.

Holiday safety starts with SMOKE ALARMS. ▶️Install alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas of your home. ▶️Test them monthly by pressing the test button. ▶️Change batteries annually. ▶️Replace units every 10 years according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Holiday safety starts with candle and decoration safety. 🔌Keep candles away from anything that can burn. 🔌Use candles in sturdy containers that will not fall over. 🔌Never leave lit candles unattended. 🔌Choose flameless candles when possible.

Holiday safety starts with proper TREE WATERING. ▶️Prevention starts with simple habits: ▶️Water your tree every single day. ▶️Keep it away from heat sources to prevent it from drying out quickly. ▶️Use a sturdy stand that holds enough water for daily hydration.

Holiday safety starts with safe HOLIDAY LIGHTS. ▶️Inspect every strand of lights for damage and discard any that are frayed or broken. ▶️Only use certified lights and timers. Look for certification marks like CSA, ULC, or ETL. ▶️Turn lights off overnight or when you’re away, to avoid overheating.

Thinking about a quick skate or game of pond hockey? Think again! ⚠️ Stormwater ponds are dangerous, no matter how frozen they look. For your safety, please stay off the ponds this winter. 📹 Learn more about the risks: bit.ly/3zOjmi4 #WinterSafety

Congratulations from all of us at CFD to Acting Captain Justin Whalen on receiving his 25-Year Fire Services Long Service Medal! A true milestone that reflects years of commitment, leadership, and service to our community.

After 35 years serving with CFD, today marks Captain Ken Talbot's last shift. From 12,000 calls to leading crews through some of our biggest fires, Ken's quiet strength and steady leadership made a lasting impact. Congratulations, from all of us at CFD!

Our Public Educator, Jessica Buczynski, was out teaching older adults in our community about home fire safety. From smoke alarms to escape planning, we're helping ensure everyone stays safe at home.

We celebrate Deputy Churchill in your outstanding achievement, earning your Master's in Public Administration. Your commitment to growth, leadership, and public service continues to elevate our team and the community we serve. This milestone reflects the hard work, and discipline.

We are pleased to announce Aidan Pook has accepted the position of Fire Prevention Officer with the Cambridge Fire Department. Please join us in welcoming him to the team. We look forward to the expertise and energy he brings to our department and our community we serve.

This fall, the Cambridge Fire Department will launch the Residential Fire and Life Safety Program, visiting 3,000 homes across the city to promote fire safety. Learn more: bit.ly/4pYJYqa