Barbeque and smoker season is near! Now is a good time to clean your grill and check all fuel lines and tanks for leaks and damage. Also remember to remove any grease build-up in drip trays to prevent it from igniting. #ONfire # #FireSafety

#RECALL: Certain Steamfast brand lightweight handheld travel steam iron models recalled due to fire hazard. Immediately stop using the recalled steam irons and contact Vornado for a refund. Find out more: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recal…

⚠️ We're running our routine test on May 10th ⚠️ Canadians in participating provinces and territories can expect an alert on their TV, phone, & radio on May 10th🗓️. For a list of times⏲️, visit -alertready.ca/testing-schedu… #AlertReadyTest #EPWeek2023

Everyone has a role to play in an emergency! Learn how to be prepared and protect yourself and your family before, during and after an emergency. #EPWeek2023 Visit: getprepared.ca

During #EmergencyPreparednessWeek, we encourage you to compile an emergency survival kit that contains everything you, your family, and your furry friends will need in the first 72 hours of an emergency. Visit ontariospca.ca/EP for suggested items.

At the Council meeting of May 1, 2023, Mayor Gauri Shankar proclaimed the week of May 7-13, 2023, as Emergency Preparedness Week in the Town of Prescott. Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. Be prepared and know your risks! More info: bit.ly/3nxE6ZI #EPWeek2023

Making a plan is an important part of being safe during emergencies. Talk to your network about how you will prepare for and respond to an emergency. Learn more: ontario.ca/page/be-prepar… #EPWeek2023 #PreparedON #WorldRedCrossDay

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week! Watch minister Prabmeet Sarkaria’s message on creating a safe, practiced and prepared Ontario. #EPWeek2023 #PreparedON

Interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter and joining the Prescott Fire Department? Visit 302 Centre Street on Tuesday June 20, 2023 from 6-9pm to learn about the tools, equipment, training and all other aspects of the fire world. Open to women and men over the age of 18.

June 6, 2023 - A burn ban is now in effect for the Town of Prescott until further notice. This applies to all open air fires within the town. Thank you for your cooperation!

With an air quality statement in effect once again for our area and the limited amount of rain received this week - the burn ban for the Town of Prescott will remain in effect through the weekend until further notice. We appreciate the ongoing cooperation we have received!

The burn ban within the Town of Prescott has now been lifted. Please refer to the following link to ensure you are familiar with the open air burning bylaw within town limits before having a small backyard fire. prescott.ca/.../prescott..… Thank you for your continued cooperation!

Jay Merkley EOFA Golf Tournament Saturday September 30, 2023 ~ Prescott Golf Club. All proceeds to CAMP BUCKO docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScj…

Save the date! #SavedByTheBeep

Thursday September 28, 2023, is Ontario’s first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day! As part of the Test Your Smoke Alarm Day, all Ontarians are encouraged to learn more about smoke alarms, fire safety, home escape planning, and most importantly Test Your Alarms! #SavedByTheBeep

Watch for our Saved By the Beep brochure in your mailbox! It is full of excellent information for everyone on smoke alarms! We encourage everyone to take the time this Thursday September 28th to test their smoke alarms and ensure they are in working order! #SavedbytheBeep.

PFD is happy to announce that more than $6,000 was raised for Camp BUCKO at the 2023 Jay Merkley EOFA Golf Tournament!! Thank you to all sponsors, golfers and participating fire departments for the support and donations raised for Camp Bucko! It was a great day on the course!

3 more sleeps until Santa makes a visit to the Town of Prescott!!

We are proud to honour the following PFD members for their volunteer years of service: Captain Paul Arcand – 35 years Firefighter Ryan Sobhie – 15 years Firefighter Mike Crozier – 15 years Captain Chris Veltkamp – 10 years Congratulations gentlemen!!