Fire Service News and Alerts

Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 3 to 9, 2026, and this year’s theme, “Prepared Together,” highlights how preparedness is strongest when neighbours, community groups, municipalities, and organizations work together to support one another and protect Ontario.

Clocks will spring forward one hour at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 8, 2026. LaSalle Fire Service is recommending residents check and install new batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks this weekend.  

Every workplace, from kitchens to construction sites, presents potential burn risks. During National Burn Awareness Week, February 1 to 7, 2026, LaSalle Fire Service hopes to promote practical, life-saving burn prevention strategies for workplaces of all types.

Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is extending the Cold Warning for Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Fire Chief Ed Thiessen and LaSalle Fire Service firefighters have one simple wish this holiday season. “We are wishing for a fire-free holiday season in LaSalle,” said Chief Thiessen. “Together we can make this wish come true!”   

The LaSalle Firefighters Associations are thrilled with the success of LaSalle Gives Back for a second year in a row. This initiative, that began in 2024, supports the LaSalle community during the holiday season and beyond. The LaSalle Gives Back 2025 campaign raised a remarkable $72,834.39.

The LaSalle Sparky’s Toy Drive officially kicks off today, Tuesday, November 12, 2025. Firefighters will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages, gift cards, and cash donations at various locations throughout LaSalle.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week runs November 1 to 7, and LaSalle Fire Service is reminding everyone to recognize the health risks and danger CO poses with tips, suggestions, and advice on how to protect your family and stay safe. 

The LaSalle Firefighters Associations are excited for the return of LaSalle Gives Back this holiday season. From Thursday, November 13 to Saturday, November 15, 2025, LaSalle Firefighters and community volunteers will take to the streets in LaSalle to distribute newsletters and accept monetary donations for St. Andrews Anglican Church – Community Food Bank and LaSalle Hangout for Youth

Today, Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas) and LaSalle Fire Service announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.