Monday, October 19, 2020
02:01 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Armstrong Ave. On scene fire staff met with building personnel who advised that the pressure had dropped in the sprinkler system, causing the alarm to activate. No further concerns.
21:23 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) activation on Killaloe Cres. On scene, fire staff entered the home, and using detectors had zero readings. Fire staff located the beeping detector in the basement with an expired date. The homeowner was provided with a new CO Alarm with no further concerns.
23:53 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an ambulance assist on Delrex Blvd. On scene fire staff Halton Regional Paramedics with transferring the patient from the ambulance into their home.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
23:53 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an ambulance assist on Delrex Blvd. On scene fire staff assisted Halton Regional Paramedics with transferring the patient from the ambulance into their home.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
11:57 Hours - Fire fighters responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) activation on Jolana Cres. On scene fire staff with the homeowner who advised that when they started their self-cleaning oven, the alarms activated. Fire staff entered the home, and using detectors found zero readings. Fire staff tested the alarms and found that the main floor smoke alarm had activated and became faulty. A new alarm was provided and the homeowner was going to replace all their alarms.
13:20 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an unknown odour investigation on Lindsay Court. On scene fire conducted a sweep of the main floor, elevators and front lobby with gas detectors, with zero readings found. Building personnel advised fire that on windy days it is normal to have a change of smell in these areas of the building. No further concerns.
16:09 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Steeles Ave. On scene fire staff met with building personnel who advised that while an HVAC unit was being worked on, some wiring was accidentally burnt which caused the activation. Fire staff confirmed the false alarm and cleared the scene.
Friday, October 23, 2020
10:06 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an ambulance assist on Park Ave. On scene fire staff assisted Halton Regional Paramedics with patient care and cleared the scene.
16:47 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Sixth Line. On scene fire staff met with the homeowner who advised that a spill while cooking had caused the alarm to activate. Fire staff confirmed the false alarm and cleared the scene.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
01:58 Hours – Fire fighters responded to the report of a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision on 5 Sideroad. Halton Regional Police were on scene upon arrival. Fire staff checked the vehicle for leaking fluids and cleared the scene.
13:19 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a burn complaint on 5 Sideroad. On scene fire staff met with the homeowner who does have a valid burn permit. Due to the complaint, the fire was extinguished. No further concerns.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
10:20 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an ambulance assist on Park Ave. On scene fire staff assisted Halton Regional Paramedics with patient care and cleared the scene.
12:38 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a burn complaint on Riverview Cres. On scene fire staff met with the homeowner who does not have a valid burn permit. The fire was extinguished and the burn permit process was explained for any future burns.
14:38 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a burn complaint on Fourth Line in Acton. On scene fire staff met with the homeowner who does have a valid burn permit but was not burning within the parameters of the permit. The fire was extinguished and the homeowner was reminded of the rules of open air burning.
Weekly Safety Message
During Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (November 1-7), the Halton Hills Fire Department is reminding residents to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in the home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually.
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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