Public Service Announcements and Incident Reports
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Media Releases
- May 13: Public Service Announcement: Central York Fire Services reminds residents to be mindful of firework use this Victoria Day long weekend
- April 17: Media Release: Central York Fire Services launches neighbourhood fire risk portal using real-time, local data
- February 17: Media Advisory: Central York Fire Services seeks to INSPIRE the next generation of first responders at upcoming event
- December 29: Public Service Announcement: New Carbon Monoxide alarm requirements coming into effect on January 1, 2026
- November 27: Media Release: Central York Fire Services unveils new electric fire investigation van powered by Milwaukee Tool
- November 18: Media Advisory: Central York Fire Services hosts annual Recognition Ceremony and unveils its new electric fire investigation van, powered by Milwaukee Tool
- November 14: Public Service Announcement: Celebrate safely: Central York Fire Services shares holiday fire prevention tips
- October 7: Public Service Announcement: Central York Fire Services reminds you to prioritize fire safety this Thanksgiving
- September 4: Media Advisory: Meet firefighters at Central York Fire Services annual fall Open House
- August 21: Public Service Announcement: Fire ban lifted in Aurora and Newmarket
- August 11: Public Service Announcement: Fire ban in effect in Aurora and Newmarket
- July 17: Media Release: Central York Fire Services names Station 4-1 “Sam Rippey Fire Station” to honour former Fire Chief
- July 11: Media Advisory: Central York Fire Services to dedicate Newmarket fire station to former Fire Chief Rippey
- June 26: Public Service Announcement: Central York Fire Services reminds residents to prioritize fire safety this Canada Day
- June 3: Media Release: Central York Fire Services set to knock on 13,000 doors this summer
- May 29: Media Release: Central York Fire Services recognized as North American leader in firefighter health and wellness
- May 13: Public Service Announcement: Central York Fire Services reminds residents to be mindful of firework use this Victoria Day long weekend
- March 7: Media Release: Central York Fire Services partners with Call2Recycle to prevent fires through smart battery recycling
- February 21: Media Advisory: Central York Fire Services seeks to INSPIRE the next generation of first responders at upcoming event
- December 6: PSA: Deck the halls safely this year with these 10 tips from Central York Fire Services
- November 7: MEDIA ADVISORY: Central York Fire Services hosts Annual Recognition Ceremony
- November 1: PSA: Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is November 1 to 6
- October 7: PSA: Central York Fire Services reminds you to prioritize fire safety this Thanksgiving
- October 3: MEDIA RELEASE: Central York Fire Services receives provincial funding to enhance firefighter training capacity
- September 27: MEDIA RELEASE: Fire Chief Volpe challenges Aurora and Newmarket to be “Saved by the Beep”
- September 21: MEDIA RELEASE: Central York Fire Services names Station 4-5 “Ian Laing Headquarters” to honour late Fire Chief
- September 16: MEDIA RELEASE: Central York Fire Services names new Fire Chief
- September 12: MEDIA ADVISORY: Central York Fire Services hosts Annual Open House on September 21
- June 25: PSA: Central York Fire Services reminds residents to keep fire safety in mind this Canada Day weekend
- June 19: MEDIA RELEASE: Fire department set to make 100,000th house call to spark fire safety
- May 14: PSA: Central York Fire Services reminds residents to be mindful of firework use this Victoria Day long weekend
- April 23: MEDIA RELEASE: Central York Fire Headquarters Receives 2024 Ontario Builder Award
- February 21: MEDIA ADVISORY: Central York Fire Services seeks to INSPIRE the next generation of first responders at upcoming event
- December 22: PSA: Deck the halls safely this year with these 10 tips from Central York Fire Services
- December 7: Media instructions for the funeral of Central York Fire Services Fire Chief Ian Laing
- November 30: Media Release: Flags at half-mast to honour the passing of Fire Chief Ian Laing
- November 27: MEDIA RELEASE: Enbridge Gas teams up with Central York Fire Services to reduce fire and carbon monoxide deaths through Safe Community Project Zero
- November 6: MEDIA ADVISORY: Central York Fire Services hosts Annual Recognition Ceremony
- October 25: PSA: Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is November 1 to 7
- October 5: MEDIA RELEASE: This Thanksgiving pay attention to fire prevention
- September 11: MEDIA ADVISORY: Central York Fire Services hosts Annual Open House on September 23
- August 23: PSA: Making the first move? Parents, its time to have the talk about fire safety
- July 25: MEDIA RELEASE: Knock, knock! Fire crews are coming to your door this summer
- July 24: MEDIA ADVISORY: It’s ‘our’ problem too – Human Trafficking Awareness event hosted in York Region
- June 23; PSA: Central York Fire Services reminds residents to stay fire smart this Canada Day long weekend
- June 12: PSA: Fire ban lifted in Aurora and Newmarket
- June 6: PSA: Fire ban in effect in Aurora and Newmarket
- May 16: PSA: Central York Fire Services reminds residents to be mindful of firework use this Victoria Day long weekend
- September 24: Opening of Station 4-5 headquarters launches new era for Central York Fire Services
- July 14: Knock, knock! Fire crews are coming door-to-door this summer
- June 24: Central York Fire Services reminds residents to stay fire smart this Canada Day long weekend
- May 17: Central York Fire Services reminds residents to be mindful of firework use this Victoria Day long weekend
- May 10: Calling Newmarket and Aurora residents to help shape the next decade of fire services
- November 17: Canada’s Coolest Fire Truck debuts at outdoor ice rink in Newmarket this season
- September 10: CYFS commemorates the 9/11 attack 20th anniversary
- June 29: Firework Safety Tips from CYFS
- May 3: "Be Ready for Anything" - Emergency Preparedness Week: May 2 to 8
- March 11: PSA - Clocks spring forward on March 14
- December 14: Central York Fire Services Launch Campaign for 12 Days of Fire Safety
- October 30: PSA Clocks Fall Back on November 1
- October 29: Beat the Silent Killer: Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) in Your Home - Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (November 1 to 7)
- July 31: CYFS PSA: Central York Fire Services reminds residents that fireworks are not permitted on the Civic Holiday long weekend
- June 26: PSA - Central York Fire Services provides firework cautions for Canada Day
- May 11: PSA - Central York Fire Services provides fireworks cautions for Victoria Day long weekend
- March 4: PSA - Clocks spring forward on March 8
Incident Reports
- January 27: Incident Report: Sloss Court
- November 9: Incident Report: Prospect Street
- July 16: Incident Report: Eagle Street
- July 16: Incident Report: Warner Crescent
- July 8: Incident Report: Ringwell Drive
- May 14: Incident Report: Harry Walker Parkway
- April 14: Incident Report: Gorham Street
- April 11: Incident Report: Gilpin Drive
- April 10: Incident Report: Millard Avenue
- March 22: Incident Report: Don Mor Drive
- March 21: Incident Report: Main Street, Newmarket
- February 14: Incident Report: College Manor Drive
- February 10: Incident Report: George Street
- February 7: Incident Report: George Street
- January 24: Incident Report: Bergin Road
- November 11: Incident Report: William Dunn Crescent
- October 10: Incident Report: Wildwood Drive
- August 16: Incident Report: Hamilton Drive
- July 26: Incident Report: Prospect Street
- July 15: Incident Report: Yonge Street
- June 24: Incident Report: Bolton Avenue
- May 9: Incident Report - Keith Avenue
- May 7: Incident Report: Emerson Way
- February 9: Incident Report: Harry Walker Parkway
- December 29: Incident Report- Kerrisdale Boulevard
- December 16: Incident Report- Andrew Drive
- November 22: Incident Report: Lloyd Avenue
- November 13: Incident Report: Wildwood Drive
- November 6: Central York Fire Services Incident Report- College Manor
- November 6: Incident Report- College Manor
- July 24: Incident Report- Davis Drive
- July 20: Incident Report - Shoniker Drive
- July 14: Central York Fire Services Incident Report
- June 23: Central York Fire Services Incident Report
- May 16: Central York Fire Services Incident Report
- May 16: Central York Fire Services Incident Report
- February 28: Incident Report- Main Street
- February 14: Incident Report- Willow Lane
- January 19: Incident Report - Leslie Street
- December 19: Incident Report - Gladman Avenue
- November 23: Incident Report - Ringwell Drive
- November 9: Incident Report - William Roe Boulevard
- October 31: Incident Report - Brown Court
- July 20: Incident Report - Prospect Street
- June 30: Incident Report - Arnold Crescent
- June 8: Incident Report - Davis Drive
- June 3: Incident Report - Manchester Drive
- June 3: Incident Report - Magna Centre
- May 28: Incident Report - Eagle Street
- May 9: Incident Report - Old Main Street North
- May 9: Incident Report - Harrison Drive
- February 2: Incident Report - Penn Avenue
- January 17: Incident Report - Matthew Boyd Crescent
- June 13: Incident Report - Bennett Street
- June 10: Incident Report - Prospect Street
- April 26: Incident Report - Warby Trail
- April 12: Incident Report - Londry Crt. Structure Fire
- April 3: Incident Report: Garage Fire
- March 30: Incident Report - Southbound 404 Grassfire
- March 22: Incident Report - Area of 395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket
- March 11: Incident Report - Bristol Road
- September 28, 2020: CYFS Incident Report - McCaffrey Road
- September 2, 2020: CYFS Incident Report - Shelden Avenue
- July 30: CYFS Incident Report - Irwin Crescent