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Burlington Fire Dept retweeted
๐Ÿ”ฅ Young Women 15โ€“18! Ready to feel the heat? ๐Ÿš’ Join @BlazeFireAca 2-Day Camp: Aug 6 & 7 (8AMโ€“4PM)! Hands-on firefighting skills, teamwork & mentorship. Apply by June 23 @ 4PM. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply: ow.ly/EPxs50YYack
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#BurlFire recruits dove into water rescue skills with @HaltonPolice Marine Unit. As warm weather brings more people to lakes and pools, remember: ๐Ÿ’ง Wear a life jacket when boating ๐Ÿ’ง Supervise children closely around water ๐Ÿ’ง Be aware of changing water and weather conditions
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๐Ÿ”ฅ BBQ season is here! Grill safely, friends! ๐ŸŒญ Keep your BBQ at least 3 m from your home and other structures. ๐Ÿšท Keep it away from walkways and play areas. ๐Ÿ‘€ Never leave it unattended. ๐Ÿšธ Keep children and pets a safe distance away. More tips: bit.ly/3IbytKM #BurlON
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Not all calls for help come through 911. #BurlFire is sparking conversations about mental health inside fire stations and in the community. See someone struggling? Spark a conversation. It could save a life. ๐Ÿ“ž 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline) #MentalHealthMonth @IAFF1552
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#BurlFire's Vehicle Rescue Team is training to represent Canada๐Ÿat the 2026 World Rescue Challenge. Our 6-member squad of 3 veterans and 3 newcomers is sharpening its skills to compete against the world's best. Show them someโค๏ธ, #BurlON! Stay tuned for a public demo this fall.
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Burlington Fire Dept retweeted
Toasters, coffeemakers, and microwaves should be plugged directly into a wall outletโ€”no exceptions ๐Ÿ”Œ If you need additional outlets: โ€ข use a CSA/ULC-approved power bar for electronics and lighting only โ€ข make sure extension cords are the correct gauge for the device โ€ข never overload outlets or daisy-chain cords or power bars. โšก๏ธ Plug in the safe way! #ONFireMarshal #FireSafety
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๐Ÿš’It's Men's Mental Health Month๐Ÿ’™ Talking about mental health isn't a sign of weakness. It's strength. Strength isn't carrying the weight alone; it's knowing when to reach out. ๐Ÿ‘€Watch & share: youtube.com/watch?v=fvgxV4-mโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“žIf you, or someone you know is struggling, call/text 9-8-8
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โš ๏ธ Not all alarms are what they seem. This device, bought online, may look like a carbon monoxide alarm but it detects carbon-based fuels, NOT carbon monoxide. ๐Ÿ”ธ Not labeled โ€œcarbon monoxideโ€ ๐Ÿ”ธ Appears in CO alarm searches ๐Ÿ”ธ Can mislead buyers ๐Ÿ’ก Buy from trusted retailers
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Weโ€™re so proud to welcome our six new volunteer firefighters to our #BurlFire family. ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #BurlOn #BFDProud
Last night, @BurlingtonFire proudly announced the graduation of the 2026 Kilbride Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Class. Over the past several months, these 6 recruits completed rigorous training and demonstrated outstanding dedication, resilience, and commitment to..โ†ฉ๏ธ
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This National AccessAbility Week, we're celebrating the diversity and contributions of people with disabilities in #BurlON. We proudly support a community where everyone belongs. Learn more about our Alarm Assistance Program for persons with disabilities: burlington.ca/aap
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June is National Indigenous History Month. As a fire service, we recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Mรฉtis Peoples and are committed to serving all members of our community with care and understanding. #NIHM2026
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Recently, our firefighter recruits took on public education, vehicle rescue, survival skills, and medical response. Every drill, every lesson, and every challenge brings them one step closer to becoming the firefighters our community can depend on. #BFDProud #BurlFire #BurlON
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Burlington Fire Dept retweeted
๐Ÿ”ฅ Young Women 15โ€“18! Ready to feel the heat? ๐Ÿš’ Join @BlazeFireAca 2-Day Camp: Aug 6 & 7 (8AMโ€“4PM)! Hands-on firefighting skills, teamwork & mentorship. Apply by June 23 @ 4PM. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply: ow.ly/EPxs50YYack @burlingtonfire @MiltonFireON @HaltonHillsFD @BlazeFireAca
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This Pride Month, we proudly stand with our LGBTQ2S community members, colleagues, friends, and families! Today, and every day, we proudly serve and celebrate our diverse and inclusive community. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Pride Month. ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿš’ #BurlFire #BurlON
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We've recently responded to several smoking-related fires. Careless disposal of smoking materials = fires injuries property loss ๐Ÿšญ Butt out in deep ashtrays with water/sand ๐Ÿšญ Keep smoking materials away from anything flammable ๐Ÿšญ Never toss butts from vehicles or balconies
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A new badge. A new chapter for Captain Gallagher! ๐Ÿš’ Surrounded by fellow firefighters, Captain Gallagher was officially presented with his new badge by Deputy Chief Eales as he joined the ranks of Fire Captain. Congrats on this well-earned promotion Captain.๐Ÿ‘ #BurlON #BFDProud
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Never forgotten ๐Ÿค
Never Forget ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Firefighter Tim Catterall LODD 2018-05-19 @BurlingtonFire Honour Them
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Burlington Fire Dept retweeted
Recall Alert! Flammability Hazard: A range of We Love Cozy childrenโ€™s pajama sets โ€“ sold at Urban Planet and Urban Kids โ€“ have been recalled for violating flammability requirements. The loose-fitting sleepwear can make easy contact with ignition sources and burn rapidly, posing a risk of burn injuries. Affected items have the style number #3528-4828-2601. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately and return them for a refund. See more details here: bit.ly/4nRMi1J
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Are you a young woman 15-18 in @RegionofHalton? Curious about a career in the fire service? Apply today for this unique hands on experience !
๐Ÿ”ฅ Young Women 15โ€“18! Ready to feel the heat? ๐Ÿš’ Join @BlazeFireAca 2-Day Camp: Aug 6 & 7 (8AMโ€“4PM)! Hands-on firefighting skills, teamwork & mentorship. Apply by June 23 @ 4PM. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply: ow.ly/EPxs50YYack @burlingtonfire @MiltonFireON @HaltonHillsFD @BlazeFireAca
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To support ongoing training, the Fire Prevention Division completed air management and respiratory safety training. This important step strengthens fire investigation capabilities in identifying the origin, cause, and circumstances of fires.๐Ÿ”ฅ
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