Fire Service News and Alerts

The LaSalle Fire Service is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) - the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) to support Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps people can take to recharge safely. Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug in.

Fire Chief Thiessen is calling on all residents of LaSalle to test their smoke alarms Monday, September 28, 2026, as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with working smoke alarms, it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire. 

Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Heat Warning for Thursday, September 3, 2026. 

Town of LaSalle response to the Air Quality Warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health, has issued the Extended Heat Warning for Windsor and Essex County to include Saturday, July 4, 2026.

To ensure residents are enrolled in our system and receive alerts in the event of a Town emergency, a test of  the LaSalle Alerts mass notification system will take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.  

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.