NOTL Fire & Emergency Services

06/04/2026

🚒 Serving Virgil with pride…
This 1953 Bickle‑Seagrave Chevrolet 500‑100, stationed in Virgil, represents a continued era of progress in fire apparatus design. Built on a Chevrolet chassis and equipped by Bickle‑Seagrave, engines like this provided dependable pumping power and practical layouts to support frontline firefighting operations.
A trusted workhorse of its time, and a lasting reminder of the dedication and innovation that helped protect our community!

06/01/2026

🔥 from the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake responded to 72 incidents in May! 🚒

05/27/2026

Join the St. Davids Firefighters Association this Saturday for their last breakfast 🍳 of the year!

Join us this Saturday for our last breakfast of the year!

05/22/2026

🍔🔥 BBQ season is here, let’s keep it safe!
Before you fire up the grill, remember:
✔️ Keep your BBQ at least 1 metre (3 feet) from your home
✔️ Check propane tanks and connections for leaks
✔️ Never leave the grill unattended
✔️ Keep kids and pets a safe distance away
A few simple steps can help prevent fires and keep everyone safe while you enjoy the season.

05/15/2026

🎆 Play it safe this long weekend!
Fireworks are a great way to celebrate, but safety comes first.
✔️ Keep children & pets at a safe distance
✔️ Have water nearby (hose or bucket)
✔️ Follow local bylaws and regulations
✔️ Never relight a dud firework
Let’s keep the celebration fun and safe for everyone. 🎇

05/14/2026

🚒 A glimpse into the early 1950s…
This 1951 Bickle‑Seagrave Mercury 500‑100, photographed in Old Town, served during a period of rapid growth and modernization in the fire service. Built on a Mercury chassis and equipped by Bickle‑Seagrave, apparatus like this brought increased pumping power, improved design, and greater reliability to frontline operations.
A proud symbol of innovation, tradition, and service, protecting our community when it mattered most!
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05/10/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day from NOTL Fire & Emergency Services 💐
Today, we celebrate all the amazing mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures in our community and within our department.
Thank you for the care, strength, compassion, and support you give every day, both at home and in our community. Your dedication never goes unnoticed.
Wishing you a safe, happy, and well-deserved Mother’s Day! ❤️🚒

05/07/2026

🤝 Preparedness is a community effort.
Check in on neighbours, friends, and family, especially those who may need extra support.
A quick conversation today can make a big difference during an emergency.

05/07/2026

🚨 Are You Emergency Ready? 🚨
Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire & Emergency Services at the Community Centre today between 12 PM and 6 PM during Emergency Preparedness Week!
Learn practical tips to help keep your family safe and prepared for emergencies, and don’t forget to enter to win a 72-Hour Emergency Kit courtesy of Penner’s Home Hardware! 🎁
📍 Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre
📅 Today | ⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM