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A smoke alarm mounted on the ceiling being tested.

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day takes place September 28 across Ontario

Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:11 PM

Fire Chief Baughman is calling on all residents of Highlands East to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by...

The contents of an emergency kit laid out including a lantern, water, rations, rope and other supplies.

Emergency Preparedness Week 2023

Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2023 07:15 AM

Natural disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7-13,...

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Fireworks By-law and Restrictions In Effect

Posted on Friday, May 20, 2022 09:14 PM

Our Fireworks By-law prohibits and regulates the sale and setting off of consumer fireworks in Highlands East including but not limited to Roman candles, sparklers, fountains,...

A smoke alarm beeps as smoke and flames surround it.

Fire Prevention Week 2021 asks you to learn the sounds of safety

Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2021 08:00 AM

Fire Prevention Week 2021 runs from October 3 through 9 and focuses on the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. The Highlands East Fire Department wants...

A flaming pan in the kitchen.

Fire Prevention Week 2020 serves up fire safety in the kitchen

Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2020 09:06 AM

Fire Prevention Week 2020 runs from October 4 through 10 and focuses on kitchen fire safety. The Highlands East Fire Department is urging everyone to take some simple steps...

A red telephone handset with a sticky note that reads Scam Alert

Beware of phone scam where criminals stay on the line after you hang up

Posted on Friday, March 20, 2020 07:42 PM

Police are warning citizens of a new type of phone scam that involves suspects using "line-trapping" technology to remain connected to your line after you hang up with them.

This...

Person testing a carbon monoxide detector.

Beat the Silent Killer Prevent CO in Your Home

Posted on Friday, November 01, 2019 10:47 AM

Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and the Highlands East Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting...