Mattagami FN Fire Department

10/06/2026

🔥🧯Fire Prevention Week Community Event 🧯🔥

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our fire safety displays yesterday! We were thrilled to welcome Sparky the Fire Dog and share valuable fire prevention tips and information with our community. Your participation helps make fire safety awareness a priority for everyone.

From smoke alarm awareness and home fire escape planning to lithium-ion battery safety, fire extinguisher information, and fun educational activities, the event was a great opportunity to learn simple ways to keep our homes and families safe.

Remember:

✅ Test your smoke alarms monthly
✅ Practice your home escape plan
✅ Charge lithium-ion batteries safely and never leave them charging unattended

10/04/2026

Fire Prevention Week Drop-In Event 🔥

Join the Mattagami Fire Department for Fire Prevention Week and learn important fire safety tips to help protect your home, family, and community!

📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 MFN Complex

Stop by to:

✅ Learn fire prevention and home safety tips
✅ Get information on smoke alarms and fire extinguishers
✅ Meet members of the fire department
✅ Help make our community a safer place for everyone

Everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you there and working together to keep our homes and community safe.

07/25/2026

🔥Fire Ban Update

The fire ban for Mattagami First Nation will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026 (one minute after midnight tonight).

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this period. Continue to use caution. Never leave a fire unattended.

Miigwech, thank you.

Curtis Fowler, Fire Chief
Mattagami FN Volunteer Fire Dept.
Station 5252

07/15/2026

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for parts of our area. For more information on how to prevent heat-related illness and protect you and your family, see https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html

07/15/2026

Here’s the link for more information on the current wildfire-related air quality

neph.click/wildfires

Environment Canada has issued an Air Quality Warning for parts of our area. Smoke from wildfires is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Poor air quality may persist into Thursday for some areas. To learn more about the effects of wildfire smoke on health: https://neph.click/wildfires

07/14/2026

07/01/2026

Keep Pets Cool During Extreme Heat

Protect your animals by giving them plenty of fresh water, shade, and a cool place to rest. Limit outdoor time, and watch closely for signs of heat stress.

07/01/2026

Stay Hydrated During Extreme Heat

Protect yourself from Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke by drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day. Keep cool, avoid peak‑hour sun, and watch for signs of heat‑related illness.

Check on Elders, Children, and Pets.
Make sure they have cold water, a cool place to rest, and monitor them closely for any symptoms of heat stress.

06/22/2026

On behalf of our Firefighters and Fire Chief, we extend our sincere thanks to our community and partners for standing with us.