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Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue is receiving funding support from Enbridge Gas Ontario to purchase updated firefighter training materials. The grant is part of a $125,000 provincial initiative supporting 25 Ontario fire departments in strengthening emergency preparedness and firefighter safety.

New Ontario Fire Code requirements for carbon monoxide alarms take effect January 1, 2026, requiring additional alarms in homes across Prince Edward County.

Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue is undergoing a leadership transition following the departure of Fire Chief Chad Brown. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Kraemer has been appointed Interim Fire Chief, with Pat Howe serving as Acting Deputy Fire Chief while the County prepares to recruit a permanent replacement.

This guide breaks down what’s required, what’s recommended, and how simple safety practices protect both guests and owners.

Police are warning residents about a fake fire inspection scam involving phone calls and fraudulent fines, sometimes paid in cryptocurrency.

A Thursday morning fire on York Street in Picton caused minor roof damage to a commercial building after being linked to a fuel-fired heating stove. Fire crews contained the blaze quickly, with no injuries reported.

Firefighters from three Prince Edward County stations responded to a fully involved shed fire on Harbard Road Sunday afternoon, with damage estimated at $50,000.

A devastating fire on Treasure Cove Lane in Prince Edward County caused approximately $3 million in damage to several homes and outbuildings. No injuries were reported, and officials say the fire is not believed to be suspicious.

Date: November 21, 2023 A full burn ban is in effect across Prince Edward County on Tuesday, November 21, as strong wind conditions increase the risk of uncontrolled fires. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including campfires, burn barrels, chimeneas, brush piles, and yard waste fires. As part of the restriction, all burn permits have been suspended, and the online permit system has been temporarily disabled, preventing activation of permits. Certain cooking and heating

Date: October 24, 2023 Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue has received a significant boost to its life-saving efforts with the delivery of 246 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, which will be distributed to residents most in need throughout the community. The alarms were presented by Enbridge Gas as part of Safe Community Project Zero, a province-wide public education and fire-prevention initiative delivered in partnership with the Office of the Ontario Fire Marsha

A partial burn ban remains in effect in Prince Edward County due to forecasted high winds, limiting residents to small, contained fires only.

Due to high wind forecasts, Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue has issued a total burn ban covering all forms of outdoor burning.

Prince Edward County lifted its partial burn ban on August 21, 2023, allowing open-air burning to resume. Residents must still have valid burn permits and follow fire safety regulations.

Prince Edward County lifts its burn ban as wind conditions improve and outdoor burning resumes under normal rules.

Residents can activate burn permits online or by calling Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue at 613-476-2345.