Fire Service News and Alerts

Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health, has issued an Extended Heat Warning for Windsor and Essex County starting on Monday, June 29. The heat event will continue until Friday, July 3 with the possibility of extending into the weekend.

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.

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.