Reminder to residents in @St_Catharines that backyard fires are not permitted unless they are propane or natural gas and in CSA approved devices. Having backyard campfires with wood is against the law.#FireSafeSTC @firefighters_st

@STCFireServices reminds everyone attending #BeachDay2026 that there are no 🔥 or fireworks 🧨 permitted on the beach. Enjoy the day safely. @FireSafeSTC @firefighters_st @St_Catharines

We would like to congratulate and thank Fire Chief Upper for his 35 Years of dedicated service to @STCFireServices & @St_Catharines. Thank you CAO Oakes & @MatSiscoe for the presentation. #LeadershipGoals

Weather warnings are NOT to be ignored. Ensure you and your family are safe! Follow the directions provided in the warnings @St_Catharines @firefighters_st

Fireworks are dangerous. If you feel the need- please be aware and safe. A reminder that pets are not appreciative of the loud bangs and get scared. Be safe! @firefighters_st @St_Catharines @ONFireChiefs @ONFireMarshal

Happy Victoria Day! If you are setting fireworks to celebrate please be safe! Here are some tips👇👇🚒

Spring BBQ Safety Tips 👇👇 💦Test For Leaks: Clean burner ports & hoses for damage - use a 50/50 soapy water solution🧑‍🍳Practice Safe Cooking: Never leave your grill unattended and away from combustibles♨️Propane Patio Heaters: Use only in well ventilated areas #FireSafeSTC @St_Catharines @firefighters_st youtube.com/watch?v=ti5C0AgF…

Are you preparing to open your cottage or trailer this coming long weekend? Be Carbon Monoxide safe! 🧐Inspect your appliances-furnaces,water heaters & stoves 🥩Check your BBQ & propane tank dates-leak test 🔊Test your CO & Smoke alarms to ensure they are operating #FireSafeSTC @St_Catharines @firefighters_st

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s working in emergency services today keeping our communities safe 🚒🚑🚔 @St_Catharines @firefighters_st @NiagaraMedics @NiagaraEMS @NiagRegPolice

Prepared people are safer people ℹ️ This week, we covered how to build a 72-hour kit for your home, prepare one for your vehicle, and ensure your pets are protected, too. Emergencies can strike at any time – being ready means staying safe, calm and in control. 📖 Review the steps and get prepared ➡ stcatharines.ca/EmergencyPre… @firefighters_st @St_Catharines

@STCFireServices was happy to be out in the community Wednesday as part of McHappy Day. Thank you for the invite @McDonaldsCa @St_Catharines @firefighters_st

Stay informed: learn how to stay informed about local risks Bookmark these website links to access information quickly in the case of local emergencies, such as severe weather, flooding, and power outages. ✅ Environment Canada weather updates for St. Catharines and north Niagara ✅ City of St. Catharines, including Emergency Preparedness, an Emergency Preparedness Guide, and City social media channels ✅ Niagara Region Emergency Management, including hazards in Niagara, and an emergencies map. ✅ Niagara Region list of radio, television and online sources to keep you informed @firefighters_st @St_Catharines

Prepare a Family Emergency Kit: Don’t forget your car 🚗 Emergencies can happen on the road, too. Keep a vehicle emergency kit with essentials like a flashlight, booster cables, a blanket, water, snacks, and a first aid kit. A small shovel and traction aid can also be lifesavers in winter. ✅72-Hour and Emergency Vehicle Kit list ➡ stcatharines.ca/72HourKit @firefighters_st @St_Catharines

Prepare a Family Emergency Kit: Don’t forget your pets 🐶🐱 Your pets need an emergency kit too — include food, water, medications, leash, carrier and a comfort item. Make sure your plan includes a safe place for them to stay if you need to leave home. ✅ 72-Hour and Emergency Pet Kit list ➡ stcatharines.ca/72HourKit @firefighters_st @St_Catharines

Make a Family Emergency Plan: What will you do in an emergency? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Do your loved ones know where to meet if you’re separated? Who will check on grandparents? Create a household emergency plan today so everyone knows what to do and where to go. ✅ Start here ➡ stcatharines.ca/EmergencyGui… 📽 Watch a video on how to make a Family Emergency Plan ➡bit.ly/4uiCxvB @firefighters_st @St_Catharines

Prepare a Family Emergency Kit: 72 hours of supplies 📦 Every home should have an emergency kit with enough essentials to last at least 72 hours. This includes water, food, flashlights, batteries, medication, a phone charger and copies of key documents. ✅ Get the full checklist ➡ stcatharines.ca/72HourKit 📽 Watch a video on how to make a Family Emergency Kit ➡bit.ly/3QQS7A0

Our @STCFireServices recruits are progressing well towards completing their training. They are putting our new training tower to good use! Only a few weeks left. @firefighters_st @St_Catharines