News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – On Monday June 10, 2019, two of Hamilton’s volunteer fire stations received new fire apparatus. Station 18 in Binbrook and Station 19 in Mount Hope each received a new rural pumper and a new tanker truck, replacing older vehicles at the stations. As the apparatus were delivered to the stations, volunteer firefighters were joined by Fire Chief David Cunliffe of the Hamilton Fire Department, Brenda Johnson, Ward 11 Councillor and Paul Johnson, General Manager of the City of Hamilton’s Healthy and Safe Communities Department.

HAMILTON, ON - The Hamilton Fire Department advises that as the Victoria Day long weekend approaches, many people will be purchasing family fireworks to celebrate the holiday. The public is reminded that Fireworks can only be set off on your own property, and only on Victoria Day or the two days immediately before or following Victoria Day.

HAMILTON, ON – A Hamilton Justice of the Peace has delivered a strong message to building owners who violate the Ontario Fire Code and jeopardize the lives of building occupants. On February 20, 2019, Luciano Brancalion, the registered owner of a single detached residential home located at 70 Niagara Street, Hamilton was convicted after pleading guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice to violating two requirements of the Ontario Fire Code.

HAMILTON, ON – With the forecast of heavy snow this weekend and the possibility that accumulations of 10 to 15 centimeters, Hamilton firefighters would like to remind all citizens of some important fire safety tips.

HAMILTON, ON – December 6, 2018 – With the holiday season upon us, we are entering one of the most festive times of the year.  But it can also be a deadly time of the year. The Hamilton Fire Department is urging everyone to pay special attention to fire safety during the holidays, and to drink responsibly. Careless smoking and unattended cooking are two of the leading causes of home fires in the City of Hamilton and are a leading cause of fire fatalities.

HAMILTON, ON – November 15, 2018 – Hamilton volunteer firefighters from Stoney Creek/Winona, Glanbrook, Waterdown and Ancaster fire stations, are planning their annual Christmas food & toy drives where fire trucks will be driving through local neighborhoods to pick up donations of non-perishable food items.

HAMILTON, ON – October 30, 2018 - Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7 and the Hamilton Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel burning appliances inspected annually by a register contractor.

HAMILTON, ON - This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week (October 7 to 13) is “LOOK. LISTEN. LEARN. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.”   Throughout the week, important safety information will be shared, including the importance of having a working smoke alarm and what residents can do to stay safe in their homes. Special focus will be on unattended cooking and careless smoking as the top two causes of residential fires in 2017.

HAMILTON, ON - Over a 12-hour period, Hamilton Fire responded to three working structure fires in Wards 2, 3 and 9. At the most recent fire, Firefighters rescued 4 people from the burning building.