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Release Date |
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All City Releases |
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Archives |
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News Releases - 2010 |
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Fatality in Early Morning Fire |
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February 7, 2010 |
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Building Owner Fined $3,000 For Fire Code Offences |
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January 25, 2010 |
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Career Firefighter Recruitment Information Meeting |
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January 21, 2010 |
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Bakery in Dundas Destroyed in Fire |
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January 2, 2010 |
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News Releases - 2009 |
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Building Owner Fined $17,000 For Non-Compliance |
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December 23, 2009 |
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Hamilton's Junior Fire Chief for a Day |
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December 16, 2009 |
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Have a Safe Holiday Season |
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December 16, 2009 |
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Major Fine - Over $80,000 for Fire Code Offences |
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December 1, 2009 |
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Family Safely Escapes Afternoon Fire |
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November 28, 2009 |
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Recruit Firefighter Graduation Ceremony |
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November 25, 2009 |
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Owner Guilty of Ontario Fire Code Offences |
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November 19, 2009 |
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Fire at the Hamilton City Centre |
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November 12, 2009 |
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No Working Smoke Alarms in Afternoon Fire |
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November 10, 2009 |
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Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery |
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October 30, 2009 |
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Fatality on West Mountain |
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October 21, 2009 |
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Building Owner Fined and Placed on Probation |
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October 8, 2009 |
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Residents Safely Evacuate Building Fire at 17 - 19 Victoria Ave. N |
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October 4, 2009 |
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Kids! - How Would You Like To Become Hamilton's Junior Fire Chief for a Day? |
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October 2, 2009 |
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Join Hamilton Emergency for Fire Prevention Week |
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October 2, 2009 |
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Child Receives Burns Playing with a Lighter |
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September 26, 2009 |
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Fire in Residential Care Facility |
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September 26, 2009 |
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Pilot Project to Limit Children's Access to Matches and Lighters |
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September 23, 2009 |
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Early Morning Fire on Concession Street |
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September 21, 2009 |
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Multiple Alarm Fire Damages Three East End Homes |
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September 20, 2009 |
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Salvage Yard Fire at 495 Wentworth Street North |
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September 12, 2009 |
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Ontario Fire Marshal Investigating Early Morning Fire |
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September 6, 2009 |
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Firefighters Respond to Small Fire at Hotz Environmental |
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September 3, 2009 |
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Firefighters Continue to Respond to Ancaster Fire |
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August 25, 2009 |
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Fines of $21,000 for Ontario Fire Code Offences |
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July 29, 2009 |
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Residents Safely Evacuate Barton Street Fire |
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July 26, 2009 |
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Warning Issued Regarding Kitchen Fires |
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July 16, 2009 |
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Graduation Ceremony for 26 New Volunteer Firefighters |
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July 9, 2009 |
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Official Dedication and Open House Fire/EMS Station 20 |
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July 2, 2009 |
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Sprinkler System Minimizes Damage in City Centre Fire |
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June 25, 2009 |
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Storage Building Fire on Upper Ottawa Street |
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June 13, 2009 |
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Flying Lanterns Pose a Potential Fire Hazard |
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May 28, 2009 |
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Fire Causes Evacuation of Westdale Secondary School |
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May 7, 2009 |
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Night Club Owner Guilty of Overcrowding |
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April 30, 2009 |
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Warning Issued Regarding Open Air Burning |
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April 22, 2009 |
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Building Owner Fined $11,000 For Ontario Fire Code Offences |
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April 16, 2009 |
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Cooking Related Fire Destroys Home on Jones Road |
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March 23, 2009 |
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Fire/EMS Station 20 Now On Active Duty |
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March 17, 2009 |
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Improper Use of Woodstove Causes House Fire |
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March 13, 2009 |
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Homeowner Convicted Under Open Air Burning By-Law |
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March 9, 2009 |
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Critical Injury in Early Morning Fire |
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February 21, 2009 |
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Firefighter Recruitment Information Meetings |
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February 18, 2009 |
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Public Consultation Meetings on Fire Safety |
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February 4, 2009 |
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Preventable Fires - You Can Make a Difference |
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January 23, 2009 |
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What Have You Got to Lose? |
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January 16, 2009 |
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Fire on Ottawa Street Destroys Business |
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January 14, 2009 |
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Keep Fire Safety in Mind as Temperatures Drop |
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January 13, 2009 |
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Building Owners Convicted of Ontario Fire Code Offences |
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January 7, 2009 |
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Apartment Fire Caused by Careless Smoking |
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January 5, 2009 |
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News Releases - 2008 |
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Warning Issued Regarding Extension Cords |
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December 22, 2008 |
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Fire Department Water Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation |
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December 17, 2008 |
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Highrise Fire Causes Partial Evacuation of Building |
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December 10, 2008 |
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Graduation Ceremony for 24 Firefighter Recruits |
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December 4, 2008 |
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Hamilton Emergency Services - Fire Want to Hear From You |
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November 26, 2008 |
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Apartment Fire Caused by Careless Smoking |
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November 12, 2008 |
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Extensive Damage in Vacant House Fire |
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November 12, 2008 |
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Tenants Safely Evacuate Building Fire |
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November 10, 2008 |
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Hamilton Emergency Services Personnel Honoured at Medal Ceremony |
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November 4, 2008 |
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Change Your Clock and Change Your Batteries |
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October 30, 2008 |
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No Working Smoke Alarms Found in Apartment Fire |
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October 19, 2008 |
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Firefighters Respond to Fire At McMaster University - Update |
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October 18, 2008 |
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Firefighters Respond to Fire At McMaster University - Brandon Hall |
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October 18, 2008 |
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Firefighters Conducting Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation Testing |
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October 16, 2008 |
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Third Conviction Results in Substantial Fines and Probation |
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September 18, 2008 |
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Fire Extinguished at Hotz Environmental |
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September 17, 2008 |
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Early Morning House Fire Causes $200,000 in Damage |
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September 9, 2008 |
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Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Stoney Creek Tavern |
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September 8, 2008 |
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Smoke Alarms Save Lives in Overnight Fire |
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September 7, 2008 |
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Smoke Alarm Safety - Charges Laid Against Owner in Fatal Fire at 129 Broadway Avenue |
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September 3, 2008 |
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Graduation Ceremony for 32 Volunteer Firefighters |
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August 26, 2008 |
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Apartment Fire at 633 Upper James Street |
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August 11, 2008 |
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Building Fires Keep Firefighters Busy |
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August 10, 2008 |
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Roof Collapse in Dundas |
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August 6, 2008 |
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Lightning Strike Causes Extensive Damage in House Fire |
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July 26, 2008 |
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Warning Issued on Use of Extension Cords |
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July 11, 2008 |
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Warning Issued Regarding Illegal Fireworks |
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June 27, 2008 |
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Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Plaza |
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June 27, 2008 |
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Fire Fatality in Residential Structure Fire |
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June 22, 2008 |
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Propane Tank Valve Safety Recall |
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June 18, 2008 |
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Second Conviction for Building Owner of Ontario Fire Code Offences |
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June 17, 2008 |
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Recall of Firex Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Combination Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Alarms |
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May 27, 2008 |
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Important Safety Reminder for Family Fireworks |
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May 15, 2008 |
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Public Safety Advisory Concerning 911 Calls (Cellular Phones and VoIP) |
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May 6, 2008 |
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Warning Issued Regarding Open Air Burning |
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April 29, 2008 |
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Building Owner Sentenced to 135 Days in Jail for Fire Code Violations |
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April 18, 2008 |
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Smoke Alarms Save Homeowners Lives |
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April 13, 2008 |
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Hamilton Emergency Services Response to Released Report |
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April 10,2008 |
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Owner Fined $12,000 for Ontario Fire Code Violations |
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March 31, 2008 |
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Information Session on Residential Sprinklers |
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March 31, 2008 |
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An Open Letter to Citizens from General Manager/Chief J. Kay |
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March 18, 2008 |
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Hamilton Firefighters Request Your Assistance! |
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March 11, 2008 |
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Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery In All Your Smoke Alarms |
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March 7, 2008 |
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Winter Storm Fire Safety Information |
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March 7, 2008 |
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Important Snow Shoveling Safety Tips from Hamilton EMS |
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March 7, 2008 |
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Highrise Fire Leaves Occupant in Critical Condition |
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March 1, 2008 |
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Fire Fatality at 106 Barnesdale Avenue North |
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February 3, 2008 |
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Winter Storm Safety |
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February 1, 2008 |
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Building Owner Convicted and Fined $30,000 for OFC Offences |
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January 22, 2008 |
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Hamilton Firefighter to Receive The Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery |
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January 17, 2008 |
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Superior Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation Achieved |
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January 16, 2008 |
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Fire Chief Calls On Citizens to Help Prevent Fires and Save Lives |
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January 4, 2008 |
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Fire Fatality at 150 Charlton Avenue East |
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January 4, 2008 |
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News Releases - 2007 |
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Odour Sends Three to Hospital |
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December 23, 2007 |
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Hamilton Emergency Services Wish You a Safe Holiday Season |
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December 18, 2007 |
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"Honourary Chief" Lincoln Alexander Welcomes 26 New Firefighters to Hamilton Emergency Services |
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December 4, 2007 |
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Building Owner Sent to Jail for 70 Days for Fire Code Offences |
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December 3, 2007 |
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Fire Officials Issue Warning Regarding the Use of Candles |
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November 13, 2007 |
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Recent Charges for Non-Compliance with the Ontario Fire Code |
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November 13, 2007 |
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Owner Fined $8,000 for Violations of the Ontario Fire Code |
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November 9, 2007 |
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HES - Fire Personnel to be Honoured at Medal Ceremony |
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October 2, 2007 |
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Firefighters Remain at Scene of Oakrun Bakery Fire |
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September 22, 2007 |
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Owner Fined $1000 for Ontario Fire Code Offence |
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September 18, 2007 |
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Appointment of Director of Fire Operations/Deputy Fire Chief |
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August 29, 2007 |
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Three Homes Damaged in East-End Fire |
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August 21, 2007 |
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Open Air Burning Not Allowed During Smog Advisories |
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August 1, 2007 |
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Firefighters Remain at Scene of Fire in Dundas |
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July 26, 2007 |
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Graduation Ceremony for 18 New Volunteer Firefighters |
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July 13, 2007 |
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Safety With Family Fireworks On Canada Day |
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June 27, 2007 |
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Three Building Owners Convicted of Fire Safety Violations |
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June 26, 2007 |
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Public Warning to Business Owners |
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June 18, 2007 |
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Investigation of Recent Fires Ongoing |
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June 5, 2007 |
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Fire Operations Completed at Lottridge Street Fire |
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June 4, 2007 |
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Building Owners Convicted of Ontario Fire Code Offences |
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May 30, 2007 |
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Official Launch of "Alarmed and Ready" Partnership with Union Gas |
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May 25, 2007 |
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Unattended Candle Suspected in Fire at Rangeview Court Home |
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May 2, 2007 |
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Warning Issued Regarding Open Air Burning |
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April 23, 2007 |
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Hamilton Firefighters Issue Reminder Regarding Kitchen Fires |
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March 29, 2007 |
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Winter Storm Fire Safety |
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February 14, 2007 |
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Important Snow Shoveling Tips (EMS) |
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February 13, 2007 |
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Fire Fatality at 1659 Main Street East |
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February 5, 2007 |
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Owner Fined for Inoperative Sprinkler System |
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January 31, 2007 |
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"Make it Stop!" - Advice for Dealing with Nuisance Alarms |
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January 25, 2007 |
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House Fires Caused by the Use of Space Heaters |
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January 11, 2007 |
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Restaurant Owner Fined $2500 for Locked Exit Door |
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January 2, 2007 |
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News Releases - 2006 |
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9 New Firefighters Ready to Protect Hamilton |
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December 5, 2006 |
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Hamilton Firefighters to Help a Boys Christmas Wish Come True |
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November 29, 2006 |
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Early Morning Highrise Fire Sends Two to Hospital |
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November 17, 2006 |
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House Fire Caused by Carelessness |
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November 15, 2006 |
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Cellular Phones and Calling 911 |
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October 26, 2006 |
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Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries |
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October 26, 2006 |
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Fire Prevention Week 2006 |
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October 4, 2006 |
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Fire Destroys Lake Avenue Business |
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July 7, 2006 |
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Important Safety Reminders for Family Fireworks |
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May 18, 2006 |
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Fatal Fire Ruled Accidental - Caused by Candles |
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May 11, 2006 |
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Rebecca Street Fire Claims Second Victim |
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April 30, 2006 |
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One Fatality and One Critical Injury in Apartment Fire at 226 Rebecca Street |
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April 29, 2006 |
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Warning Issued regarding Open Air Burning |
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April 11, 2006 |
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Fire Fatality at 216 Dundurn Street South |
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April 2, 2006 |
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Smoke Alarms Saves Occupants Life |
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March 20, 2006 |
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House Fire in Waterdown Causes Extensive Damage |
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March 12, 2006 |
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Fire Leaves Owner in Serious Condition - No Smoke Alarms |
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March 9, 2006 |
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Hamilton Homeowners Respond to Smoke Alarm Amendment |
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March 3, 2006 |
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Install Smoke Alarms ... "It's the Law" |
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February 28,2006 |
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Education Is The Key to Providing Safe Housing For All Residents including Students |
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January 19, 2006 |
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New Media Contact - Hamilton Emergency Services |
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January 10, 2006 |
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Gladstone Ave. Fire Sends Victim to Hospital |
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January 2, 2006 |