Monday, January 4, 2021
08:24 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Maple Ave. On scene fire staff met with building personnel who advised that burnt food had caused the alarm to activate. Fire staff confirmed the false alarm and cleared the scene.
14:53 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an unknown odour on Maple Ave. On scene fire staff entered the home and using detectors found zero readings throughout. While on scene fire staff checked and replaced three outdated smoke alarms. No further concerns.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
08:35 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Armstrong Ave. On scene fire staff met with building personnel who advised that a contractor working in a section of the warehouse had hit and broke a sprinkler pipe causing the alarm activation. Building personnel were advised to contact a service company to make the necessary repairs.
11:26 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on 22 Sideroad. On scene fire staff met with building personnel who advised that a contractor was soldering and forgot to contact the monitoring company to take the alarm system offline. The electrician onsite reset the alarm system prior to the Fire Departments arrival. No further concerns.
16:08 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a public assist on Cobblehill Rd in Acton. The resident was concerned about their smoke alarms beeping. Fire staff investigated and found that the alarms had expired. Fire staff installed smoke alarms and CO detectors throughout the home.
18:49 Hours – Fire fighters responded to the report of a hydro pole on fire in the area of Rexway Dr and Sargent Rd. On scene fire staff found a hydro pole on fire and arcing. Fire staff remained on scene until Halton Hills Hydro arrived.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
14:38 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Guelph St. While enroute fire was advised this was a false alarm. On scene fire staff met with building personnel. Fire staff assisted with resetting the pull station and alarm panel with no further concerns.
17:29 Hours – Fire fighters responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision in the area of Steeles Ave & Trafalgar Rd. While enroute fire was advised that a tractor trailer had collided with light pole and was leaking diesel fluid. Halton Regional Police were on scene upon arrival. Fire staff applied absorbal to contain the leaking fluids. The Public Works Dept was contacted to apply sand to the slick diesel fuel on the roadway.
Thursday, January 7, 2021
10:40 Hours - Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Guelph St. On scene fire staff met with building personnel who advised that a technician was doing testing on the alarm system. Fire staff confirmed the false alarm and cleared the scene.
14:23 Hours – Fire fighters responded to the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the area of Beaver St and Wildwood Rd in Glen Williams. On scene fire staff assisted Halton Regional Paramedics with patient care and cleared the scene.
20:10 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) activation on Belmont Blvd. On scene fire staff entered the home, and using detectors found zero readings throughout. Fire staff checked the furnace and hot water heater and found both to be working normally. No further concerns.
Friday, January 8, 2021
20:34 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a police assist on Lawlor St. While enroute Halton Regional Police advised fire was no longer required on scene.
Saturday, January 9, 2021
12:39 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an ambulance assist on Tenth Line. Peel Regional Paramedics and Halton Regional Police were on scene upon arrival and advised fire was not required.
15:42 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Maple Ave. While enroute fire was advised this was a false alarm due to cooking. On scene fire staff met with building personnel and the false alarm was confirmed.
19:49 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a public assist on Wylie Circle. On scene fire staff met with the homeowner who was concerned that their interconnected smoke alarms were going off. Fire staff investigated and found a dead back-up battery which crews replaced. The smoke alarms were tested with no further issues found.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
03:27 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an ambulance assist on Hwy 7. Halton Regional Paramedics and Halton Regional Police were on scene upon arrival. Fire staff assisted with patient care and cleared the scene.
15:47 Hours – Fire fighters responded to the report of a vehicle fire in the area of Fourth Line and 15 Sideroad. Halton Regional Police were on scene upon arrival. Flames were showing from the engine. Fire staff quickly extinguished the fire and cleared the scene.
Weekly Safety Message
Use space heaters wisely. Keep heaters at least 1 meter away from combustibles and do not use extension cords unless appropriately rated for this use.
About the Town of Halton Hills
The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, with three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine. Visit haltonhills.ca
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