We are pleased to announce that Duane Kettlewell was the successful candidate for the Assistant Deputy Chief recruitment! Duane has 40 years of experience in the Fire Service marked by dedicated service, leadership, and a commitment to the development of those around him. His career includes service with Orangeville Fire Department, Shelburne Fire Department and the Honda Canada Fire brigade where he advanced from Firefighter to Captain to Deputy Fire Chief. Since joining CYFS in July of 2025, Duane has continued to demonstrate the leadership, knowledge, and professionalism that have characterized his career. As a Training Officer, he has played an important role in strengthening the capabilities of our members and enhancing our operational readiness. His contributions have included Hazmat Mission Specific, Technical Rescue, Ice and Surface Water Rescue, Auto Extrication, and Recruit training. Duane will begin his new position as Assistant Deputy Chief on January 4th, 2027. CONGRATULATIONS to ADC Kettlewell! 🎉 @TownofNewmarket @Town_of_Aurora

Finishing #FirePreventionWeek2026 strong! CYFS is so grateful to partner with John Doucet of @ONFireMarshal to bring fire safety education to the staff at @southlakehlth and visitors. 🔥 Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower🔥 How fitting that were able to bring this information to real-life superheroes. 🩺🥼 ⬇️🦸‍♀️ Here are ways YOU can be the superhero of your home! 🦸‍♂️⬇️ 1. 🔌 Use the Right Charger: Did it come with the device or same manufacturer? 2. 🪫 Charge on Hard Surfaces: Devices and chargers create heat while plugged in. 3. 👀 Watch for Warning Signs: Damaged batteries can overheat, swell, and create a fire. 4. 🔋Unplug When Fully Charged: Avoid stressing the battery which can lead to damage. 5. 🛴 Charge Large Devices Outside: Away from your exit and extreme temperatures. 6. ✅ Buy Listed Products: Look for the lab it was tested in before sale, like ULC or CSA. Learn more through the link in our bio! @TownofNewmarket @Town_of_Aurora @ONFireChiefs @FMPFSC @omfpoa @Call2Recycle SHOUT OUT and a big thanks to Stephanie [Emergency Preparedness Specialist] of Southlake for arranging this fantastic opportunity!

This week, representatives from each department across the @townofnewmarket came together to collaborate and test our Emergency Management process. Every year, a mock-scenario is created and revealed the day of the exercise. Everyone works together to ensure all our residents are looked after and our community is able to move through and recover from a large-scale event. This year's exercise was called "Clearwater" - where we dealt with a hazardous gas (chlorine) at the Magna Community Centre. Well done team!

Earlier today we shared that the #1 Area of Origin for home fires is the kitchen, but do you know what made #2 on the list? Our Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Ryan Schell, shares in this video - along with a type of alarm you may not have heard is available. The best fit for this particular space in your home..... Check out this video to find our the answers! @Town_of_Aurora @TownofNewmarket @KiddeCanada #FirePreventionWeek2026

We are half-way through #FirePreventionWeek, the education continues! 🔥 Do you know the #1 area of origin for home fires in Ontario? Find out in this video, along with what to do if a fire occurs under your watch. 🍳 👀 @TownofNewmarket @Town_of_Aurora

Do you know the TOP 4 TIPS on how to PREVENT LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES? 🔥🔋 @ONFireMarshal and @NicoleKarkic would like to share them with you as we start into FIRE PREVENTION WEEK. @TownofNewmarket @Town_of_Aurora @KiddeCanada

Did you miss the Vehicle Rescue Demonstration at our Open House? 🚙 Don't fret! Thanks to our amazing videographer, you can catch the best parts here. Check out this video to see a scenario where our crews may need to cut into a car to rescue a driver. @townofnewmarket @townofaurora @cypffa2511

Our Open House Through the Eyes of a 9-year-old! 🚒 Ever wonder whether the events we advertise are something your kids would enjoy? We gave a camera to a 9-year-old to snap photos and videos of her favourite parts of our Open House - here is what we got back! @TownofNewmarket @Town_of_Aurora

Today is "TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM DAY" 👆 When is the last time you tested or checked your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms? Your alarms expire, and the batteries in your alarms need to be checked at least annually. YES it makes a big difference, will your alarms protect you when you need it most? Be #SavedByTheBeep by testing your alarms today! 🔥 Questions? check the link in our bio for our collection of resources, including non-emergency contact info if you'd like to talk to a real person. Stay safe @townofnewmarket and @townofaurora !

Did you visit our Open House last Saturday? 🚒🔥 We try our best to make each year more fun than the last - because the more reasons we can give you to come through our doors, the more opportunities we have to connect with our community and share fire safety information that can help keep your family safe. The hose targets, train rides, inflatable slide, games, prizes, live demos and unique community partners all have something in common: they bring our residents together with their fire department. We also love the chance to show our residents a sample of how your local firefighters protect the community beyond just fire-related calls. Once you’re here, we have the chance to talk about smoke and CO alarms, safe battery recycling with the Ghost Busters, pet safety with Golden Rescue, home escape planning, emergency preparedness, what to do when a fire happens - and most importantly - how to prevent a fire in the first place. Did Ghost Busters out front bring you in this year? Was it the chance to tour an ambulance, police car or firetruck? Was it Golden Rescue with their dogs out front educating on pet safety? The arts and crafts station for the kids? Sometimes the best way to get people talking about fire safety is to give them a reason to show up. We’ll bring the fun. You bring the family. @Town_of_Aurora @TownofNewmarket @GoldenRescue @Call2Recycle

Today we officially named Station 4-3 in memory of the late Deputy Fire Chief Stewart G. Patrick. Stewart devoted nearly 50 years to serving Aurora! With three generations of the Patrick family having served from this station, his name will be a lasting reminder of their remarkable commitment to the Aurora Fire Department and Central York Fire Services. Congratulations to the entire Patrick Family on this well deserved recognition.

🚨 A safer community starts at home. Kidde Canada has donated nearly $100,000 worth of combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to Central York Fire Services to help keep homes across the @TownofNewmarket and the @Town_of_Aurora safe. These life-saving devices will go directly into our community through the annual Stay Fire Smart program which runs each summer. Together we want to remind everyone to take a moment to test your alarms and make sure they’re working properly. Join people across the province in pressing the “test” button on September 28 for Test Your Smoke Alarm Day! Learn more: bit.ly/4rqfcro

THANK YOU to all who came visit and enjoy our Annual Open House with us! We had so much fun meeting you, and can’t wait for next year. Thank you to our partners, volunteers, and CYFS Prevention, Administration, and Suppression divisions who came together to make this such a fun day. STAY TUNED next week, we will be sharing more footage from our talented media team of Running Rabbit Productions and @FirstResponseP1 @Town_of_Aurora @TownofNewmarket @Ghostbusters @GoldenRescue @Call2Recycle @OPP_HSD @YorkRegionGovt @YorkParamedics @Seneca_FPSA @SenecaFire72

Who are we? 🚒 This time of year we get a lot of calls requesting school visits, which we love to do! However, many schools from across York Region and Toronto confuse us for their local department. Here is a great reference map from the York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) website that identifies each municipal fire service's jurisdiction/boundaries and fire station locations. We are are the fire service that proudly protects the @TownofNewmarket and @Town_of_Aurora If you are looking to book an educational visit, information session, partnership, or station tour in our area: cyfs.ca/book-a-visit-1 If your location is in another municipality, contact your local Town Office to be directed to the Fire Prevention Division for your area. They would love to hear from you!

We honour the firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. We remember those who answered the call to protect others and thank all firefighters who continue to serve our communities. ❤️ We honour their courage and commitment. ❤️ We remember their sacrifice and service. ❤️ We stand in gratitude. @TownofNewmarket @Town_of_Aurora @cypffa #FirefightersNationalMemorialDay #CanadianFirefighters #NeverForgotten

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 - 25 YEARS LATER Today, emergency service personnel across the world pause in reflection and remembrance. 25 years later, we continue to remember those whose lives were forever changed on September 11, 2001. Across all five of our fire stations in Newmarket and Aurora, our members came together for a moment of silence to honour the lives lost and to remember the first responders who answered the call that morning - running toward danger while others were trying to escape. We remember the 343 firefighters of the FDNY, 23 NYPD Officers, 37 Port Authority Police Officers, and EMTs/Paramedics who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to the attacks, in addition to the thousands of civilians whose lives were lost that day. We also remember the countless first responders from across the U.S., Canada, and around the world who travelled to Ground Zero in the days and weeks that followed to assist with rescue and recovery. Among them were members of our own fire service who answered that call to serve in the aftermath of this tragedy. 25 years later, their legacy continues to remind us of the courage, compassion, and selflessness that unite fire and emergency services - across borders and around the world. @TownofNewmarket @Town_of_Aurora

It's that time of year again! Our ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE is NEXT WEEKEND 🎉 Haven't been before? Check out some highlights of what to expect below: Our annual Open House is an opportunity for the community to get to know their local fire department and learn more about simple but important actions everyone can take to prevent fires at home. Meet your local firefighters, stop by the hot dog cart, arts and crafts, prizes, games, "Sparky the Fire Dog", interactive fire safety activities and much more! It's an educational event the kids will love! 🚒 Check out TWO live training demos - 11am - Rope Rescue: watch firefighters repel off the roof and demonstrate a rescue. 1pm - Auto Extraction: watch firefighters cut open a car and demonstrate a rescue in the event of a car accident. 👩‍🚒 Kids can "earn their helmet" by grabbing a "Firefighter Training Card" at the event entrance and visiting each of the FOUR marked tables for their hole-punch. Your Junior Firefighters must visit our Smoke and CO alarm table, Smoke Crawl, Trivia Spinning Wheel, and Emergency Preparedness activities to learn about each topic. When they "complete their training" they can hand in their Training card with each of the FOUR topics completed to receive a kid's fire helmet. 🚰 **Attendees are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle** to stay hydrated and bring a non-perishable food donation to support the Newmarket Food Pantry. ⚾️ CYFS is offering a Dunk Tank for Good! Purchase 3 balls for $5 with all proceeds donated to the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation which aims to prevent carbon monoxide tragedies. Let us know if you're coming by responding to our Facebook Event and sharing this with friends and family - we can't wait to meet you! Check out our event recap videos from previous years on our YouTube page or in the link in our bio 👆 @TownofNewmarket @Town_of_Aurora

CONGRATULATIONS to Firefighter Gerard Timmers on his PROMOTION to Acting Captain today! 🎉 @TownofNewmarket @Town_of_Aurora

CONGRATULATIONS to AC Dino Garofalo on his promotion to CAPTAIN!! Today Captain Garofalo works his first official shift in his new role. 👏🎉