Amherstburg Fire Department

06/01/2026

Severe weather can happen with little warning. Be prepared before it arrives—stay informed, secure loose outdoor items, charge your devices, and know where to take shelter. A little preparation goes a long way.

05/30/2026

🏕️ RV and camper safety matters. Before hitting the road or setting up, check smoke and CO alarms, test propane systems, inspect electrical cords, and ensure your fire extinguisher is accessible. A few quick checks help keep every trip safe and enjoyable. 🚒

05/26/2026

🚭 Proper cigarette disposal matters. Never put cigarette butts in potted plants, soil, mulch or dry vegetation—they can smoulder and start a fire. Always fully extinguish in a non-combustible ashtray and ensure they’re out with water or sand before discarding. 🚒

05/24/2026

🚨 Emergency preparedness starts at home.
✅ A clear emergency plan so everyone knows what to do and where to go
✅ An emergency kit stocked with essentials to get you through at least 72 hours
A little planning today makes a big difference in an emergency.
https://www.amherstburg.ca/fire/emergency-preparedness/emergency-kits/

05/22/2026

As you open up your cottage or cabin for the season:
✅ Test all alarms
✅ Replace batteries if needed
✅ Check expiry dates
✅ Install alarms on every level and outside sleeping areas
A few minutes of prevention can save lives. Stay safe and enjoy cottage season! 🚒🏕️

05/19/2026

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for our area. Stay alert to your local weather station for up to date information.

4:26pm SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING (YELLOW LEVEL) UPDATED by Environment Canada

(Locations listed below description)

At 4:26 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts and up to quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Location: 15 km west of Windsor

Motion: Moving quickly to the east at 65 km/h

Hazards:
Wind: damaging (90 - 110 km/h)
Hail: up to quarter size (up to 2.5 cm)

Locations in the Path:
Windsor
LaSalle
Belle River
Stoney Point/Pointe-aux-Roches
Tilbury

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Local utility outages are likely. Damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees is likely.

UPDATED:

- Chatham-Kent
- Essex County
- Leamington
- Rondeau Park
- Windsor

05/18/2026

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for our area. Stay informed with up to date information by listening to your preferred weather station.

⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Risk This Afternoon & Evening Across Parts of Southern Ontario

Our first severe weather setup of this warm stretch is expected to unfold this afternoon and evening as thunderstorms develop over Michigan and track into our region.

The greatest risk currently appears to be across areas near Lake Huron, Georgian Bay and parts of Central Ontario, where storms could produce damaging wind gusts, large hail up to toonie size and even an isolated tornado.

A secondary cluster of storms may also impact parts of Deep Southwestern Ontario later today with damaging wind gusts being the primary concern.

Not everyone in the risk area will see severe weather, but conditions will be supportive of some intense storms if they hold together into Ontario.

We’ll be LIVE throughout the event on YouTube with real-time radar tracking, warning updates and storm coverage. If severe weather is heading your way, Instant Weather is the place to be for the most comprehensive coverage.🌪️

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More details here including timing and Tuesday’s preliminary map: https://instantweatherinc.com/article/ontario/2026/5/18/thunderstorm

- Brennen

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05/15/2026

Camping season is right around the corner! Before you head out to the campground or open up the cottage, make sure you check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.
A few minutes of preparation can make all the difference. Stay safe, stay prepared, and enjoy the outdoors!

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

Amherstburg Fire Department crews are training with Enbridge today at the Amherstburg solar farm, building our knowledge and readiness for emergencies on the property.
The session is covering site-specific safety hazards in the solar field, including electrical risks unique to photovoltaic systems, and tactics for safely managing fires involving solar infrastructure. Solar facilities present challenges that differ from traditional structure or vehicle fires, and hands-on familiarization with the site, equipment, and shutdown procedures is essential for crew safety and effective response.
Thank you to the team at Enbridge for hosting our crews and sharing their expertise. Partnerships like this strengthen our preparedness and help keep both our firefighters and the community safe.