Cambridge Fire Department
@cambridgefiredepartment.ca
Official Cambridge Fire Department, ON.
Dedicated to protecting life, property & environment. This site is NOT monitored 24/7. Emergencies call 9-1-1.
1625 Bishop St N, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7J4 visit www.cambridge.ca/en/your-city/fire-safety.aspx
Dedicated to protecting life, property & environment. This site is NOT monitored 24/7. Emergencies call 9-1-1.
1625 Bishop St N, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7J4 visit www.cambridge.ca/en/your-city/fire-safety.aspx
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?...
Our crews will be visiting high-rise buildings until March 31st.
Check it out: youtu.be/m2B-FOJpTRo?...
New high-rise fire safety program in Cambridge
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February 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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?...
Our crews will be visiting high-rise buildings until March 31st.
Check it out: youtu.be/m2B-FOJpTRo?...
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Winter parking restrictions are in effect until March 15. A reminder there is no overnight parking allowed on city streets. ❄️
January 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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!
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!
January 9, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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!
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!
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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!
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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!
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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
Learn more at cambridge.ca/snow
December 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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
Learn more at cambridge.ca/snow
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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!
Happy holidays from all of us!
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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!
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.
▶️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.
December 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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.
▶️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.
▶️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.
December 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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.
▶️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.
▶️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.
December 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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.
▶️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.
▶️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.
December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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.
▶️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.
▶️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.
December 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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.
▶️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.
▶️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.
December 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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.
▶️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.
🔌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.
December 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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.
🔌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.
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.
December 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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.
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.
▶️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.
December 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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.
▶️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.
🔌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.
December 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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.
🔌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.
▶️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.
December 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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.
▶️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.
▶️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.
December 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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.
▶️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.
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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
📹 Learn more about the risks: bit.ly/3zOjmi4
#WinterSafety
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
📹 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.
Fire Services Long Service Medal!
A true milestone that reflects years of commitment, leadership, and service to our community.
November 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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.
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!
Congratulations, from all of us at CFD!
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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!
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.
From smoke alarms to escape planning, we're helping ensure everyone stays safe at home.
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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.
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.
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.
October 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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.
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.
October 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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.
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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
Learn more: bit.ly/4pYJYqa
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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
Learn more: bit.ly/4pYJYqa