Cramped Virden fire station getting much-needed expansion with $3M in funding

Significant renovations are planned for the Virden fire hall to provide health and safety features for firefighters who work ...

Local fire stations see rise in calls

Ridgetown Fire Station 11 responded to 67 calls for assistance in 2025, the same total as in 2024, according to Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue’s annual statistics that were released recently.

Bigger Virden fire hall will be better for firefighters

The fire chief of Wallace District Fire Department Station No. 1 is excited about an upcoming project that aims to double the ...
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Calgary fire crews' 2025 response lags targets with department stretched thin: chief

Calgary Fire Department response times fell short of targets in 2025, reflecting the challenges of firefighting in an ever-growing city, according to fire Chief Steven Dongworth.

Toxic drugs ‘an epidemic,’ Saskatoon fire battalion chief says on ride-along

A Saskatoon Fire Department battalion chief fears tackling more toxic drugs entering what was the peak time from last year, ...