Official Augusta Fire Rescue account. Not monitored 24/7; call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Dedciated to our current and past members.

Augusta Township Ontario
Joined May 2014
Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
🚫🔥🚫 An #OpenAirFireBan is now in effect for the entire city of Ottawa. Campfires, brush piles, and wood burning outdoor fireplaces are not permitted during a ban. #OttNews #OttCity #Ottawa @ottawacity
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
Introducing one of #GrenvilleOPP’s newest members - PC Jesse HUNT. Before beginning his career with the #OPP, Jesse served in the @CanadianForces and worked in skilled trades. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and a remarkable passion to serve our #SafeCommunities. Last week, he made time in between calls to stop in at a fundraiser in Spencerville to support men’s mental health and NG Pride. Welcome Jesse! If you’re looking for a rewarding career and ways to make a difference in your community, visit OPP.ca and see all of the exciting career avenues we have to offer. ^dh
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
There will be a burn ban within the City of Brockville on Monday, April 8th. The burn ban will apply to any open-air burning and fireworks. The use of barbecues and propane-fueled are still permitted.
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
Tonight, #GrenvilleOPP’s Mobile Crisis Response Team & @TownofPrescott hosted a Family Night skating & hockey event w/emerg services partners in Prescott - over 150 ppl came out to enjoy a great night. The youth team edged us out & took home the win in the big game. #Community^dh – at Prescott, Ontario
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#DYK A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire – and could make a life-saving difference in your home. Make closing the bedroom door part of your nightly routine before you go to sleep. #CloseBeforeYouDoze #FireSafety
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Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds and heavy rain are also possible. Timing: From late morning to late afternoon. To report severe weather, email [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm. – at Augusta, Ontario
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
Many municipalities across Leeds & Grenville have issued total fire burn bans today as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has rated our area as “Extreme Fire Danger”, due to the dry conditions we are experiencing in our region. hometowntv12.ca/2023/06/05/s…
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
Fire restrictions as of 3:45pm 06/05 #onfire Notable expansion in Eastern Ontario and SW Ontario in Elgin, Oxford, and Lambton since the earlier update...updates are still coming in frequently. Refer to your local agencies for specifics.
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
Several municipalities throughout Leeds Grenville announced total burn bans Monday in the wake of unseasonably dry conditions and an active forest fire in the Calabogie area. recorder.ca/news/outdoor-bur…
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
🛑🚫 North Grenville is under a COMPLETE BURN BAN; no burning of any kind is permitted, and fireworks are banned. ❓Questions, comments, or concerns should be addressed directly to the North Grenville Fire Service at 613-258-9569 x 205 or [email protected]
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Lets hope this week has no lightning. Things are very very dry. #onstorm #onwx
ADVISORY: Forest fire in #Calabogie - #OPP advising of potential for evacuation of residents in the Centennial Lake area. ^jt
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
A Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) remains effect for the entire Northwest Region to help protect public safety. Open air fires like #campfires or debris burning are not permitted. Details at ontario.ca/forestfire. See your municipality for local burn bylaws and fire bans.
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
The MNRF will implement a #RestrictedFireZone (RFZ) for the Northeast Region and part of Southern Region, starting Thursday June 1 at 12:01am. Visit ontario.ca/forestfire for info on the RFZ boundary and restrictions. Consult your municipality for local burn bans/by-laws.
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
As of Tuesday, May 30 we will be under a Level 1 Fire Ban. Permits to burn will NOT be issued. Campfires are permitted with caution. Never leave unattended & soak until completely out. @BVFD35 @RenfrewCntyScan @andrewlafleche
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
🚫🔥An #OpenAirFireBan is now in effect for the entire city of Ottawa. Campfires, brush piles, and wood burning outdoor fireplaces are not permitted during a ban. #OttNews #Ottawa #OttCity @ottawacity
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.@TFSDeputyCocco of @Toronto_Fire (right) and Chief Michael O’Brian from Brighton Area Fire Authority engage the audience on what is among the most important topics in fire and life safety: Lithium-ion batteries. #firesafety #lifesafety #publicsafety #ontario #oafc2023
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
Ontario’s #firefighters applaud Ontario’s government for recognizing the risks associated with being a firefighter & adding thyroid & pancreatic cancers to Ontario’s presumptive legislation. #ONPoli #ONHealth @fordnation @MonteMcNaughton @MPPKerzner MEDIA:opffa.org/uploads/1/1/7/8/11…
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Augusta Fire Rescue retweeted
Ontario's firefighters send thoughts & prayers to the brothers and sisters of @Buffalo282 who lost a member yesterday battling a massive four-alarm fire in Buffalo.
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Do you live in a green light community? Support volunteer firefighters en route to an emergency by yielding the right-of-way to flashing green lights. Your consideration can help save lives.
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🚨Fire fatalities in #Ontario are the highest in decades: 133 such deaths in 2022.🚨 Make sure your home is equipped with working smoke alarms. Remember to test them monthly! #FireSafety #LifeSafety #PublicSafety 🔥 oafc.on.ca/smoke-alarms
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