A woman firefighter stands confidently with her hands extended forward, symbolizing the 2026 International Women’s Day theme “Give to Gain,” representing dedication, protection, and community strength.
On International Women's Day, we recognize the women who give their dedication to protect others, so our community can gain safety and strength.
#GiveToGain #iwd2026
Temperatures are starting to fluctuate which means ice conditions become unpredictable.
Please use extreme caution near water and waterways. Small choices such as staying off ice or keeping pets on a leash near the water makes a big difference in keeping you safe.
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Have you heard about our latest initiative? The High-rise Incident Prevention Program (HIPP) is a proactive program focused on the safety of Cambridge residents living in high-rise buildings.
Our crews will be visiting high-rise buildings until March 31st.
Check it out: youtu.be/m2B-FOJpTRo?...
Poster detailing Winter Parking Restrictions in Cambridge, Canada, from January 1 to March 15, prohibiting on-street parking from 2:30 to 6 a.m., featuring graphic of a car with a no-parking symbol.
Winter parking restrictions are in effect until March 15. A reminder there is no overnight parking allowed on city streets. ❄️
Our newest team member to the Public Education Team
We’re excited to introduce Teagan Knowles, our newest member of the Public Education team at Cambridge Fire!
Teagan brings passion and dedication to helping keep our community safe through fire and life safety education.
Join us in giving Teagan a warm welcome!
City of Cambridge New Year greeting featuring the year 2026 in large gold numbers set against a dark blue background with sparkling stars and the message 'Happy New Year.'
Happy New Year #Cbridge! 🎉 Thank you for making 2025 unforgettable. Here’s to new beginnings, exciting opportunities, and a bright year ahead. Wishing you health, happiness, and joy in 2026!
View from a snowplow's dashboard showing a snowy road lined with houses and a car parked on the road.
Winter Update! ❄️ Crews are working to keep roads clear as we head into the New Year. Keep cars off streets during Snow Events so plows can clear, salt & sand. Blocked streets stay icy until warmer weather helps melt. Over 1,000 tickets issued—don’t be the reason! 👀
Learn more at cambridge.ca/snow
Golden snowflakes and stars on a dark blue background with the text "Happy Holidays" above the City of Cambridge logo.
Wishing everyone in our community a joyful holiday season! ✨ Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or simply enjoying time with loved ones, may your days be filled with love, joy, and togetherness.
Happy holidays from all of us!
Holiday safety starts with LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SAFETY.
▶️Charge lithium-ion battery powered devices on hard, flat surfaces, and not on soft surfaces like beds, couches, or under pillows.
▶️Always use the charger that came with the device.
▶️Never leave devices plugged in unattended.
Holiday safety starts with SAFE SMOKING.
▶️Encourage smokers to smoke outside.
▶️Use deep, sturdy ashtrays and extinguish cigarettes fully. ▶️Do not extinguish cigarettes in plant pots, which may contain a mixture of peat moss, shredded wood and bark that can easily ignite.
▶️Never smoke in bed.
Holiday safety starts with safe HEATING SOURCES.
▶️Have your heating system, vents, and chimneys inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified technician.
▶️Ensure woodstoves, fireplaces, and inserts are installed by a qualified professional.
Holiday safety starts with SAFE COOKING.
▶️Stay in the kitchen when cooking.
▶️Keep anything that can burn – oven mitts, towels, plastic utensils - away from the stovetop.
▶️Always have a lid nearby. If a pot catches fire, turn off the stove and slide the lid over the pot to extinguish the fire.
Holiday safety starts with having a HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN.
▶️Identify two exits from every room.
▶️Determine who will be responsible for helping young children, older adults or anyone else that may need assistance.
▶️Choose a safe meeting spot outside.
▶️Call 9-1-1 from outside of the home.
Holiday safety starts with SAFE FAMILIES IN THE KITCHEN.
▶️Show kids how to stay one metre (three feet) away from stoves and ovens.
▶️Explain why hot surfaces can cause burns.
▶️Turn pot handles inward when pots are on the stove so they can not be easily knocked or pulled off the stove.
Holiday safety starts with proper use of EXTENSION CORDS.
🔌Look for approved extension cords with certification marks like CSA, ULC, or ETL and rated for indoor or outdoor use.
🔌Extension cords should not be linked together, instead, use an extension cord that is long enough to do the job.
Holiday safety starts with CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.
Install carbon monoxide alarms outside all sleeping areas and starting January 1st, Ontario Fire Code changes will require you to also install them on every storey of your home. Learn more at Ontario.ca/CarbonMonoxide.
Holiday safety starts with SMOKE ALARMS.
▶️Install alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas of your home.
▶️Test them monthly by pressing the test button.
▶️Change batteries annually.
▶️Replace units every 10 years according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Holiday safety starts with candle and decoration safety.
🔌Keep candles away from anything that can burn.
🔌Use candles in sturdy containers that will not fall over.
🔌Never leave lit candles unattended.
🔌Choose flameless candles when possible.
Holiday safety starts with proper TREE WATERING.
▶️Prevention starts with simple habits:
▶️Water your tree every single day.
▶️Keep it away from heat sources to prevent it from drying out quickly.
▶️Use a sturdy stand that holds enough water for daily hydration.
Holiday safety starts with safe HOLIDAY LIGHTS.
▶️Inspect every strand of lights for damage and discard any that are frayed or broken.
▶️Only use certified lights and timers. Look for certification marks like CSA, ULC, or ETL.
▶️Turn lights off overnight or when you’re away, to avoid overheating.
Illustration showing a snowy landscape with a warning about the dangers of icy stormwater ponds, highlighting factors like water flow and contaminants that affect ice safety, with a city skyline in the background.
Thinking about a quick skate or game of pond hockey? Think again! ⚠️ Stormwater ponds are dangerous, no matter how frozen they look. For your safety, please stay off the ponds this winter.
📹 Learn more about the risks: bit.ly/3zOjmi4
#WinterSafety
Fire service medal
Firefighter received 25 year service medal
Congratulations from all of us at CFD to Acting Captain Justin Whalen on receiving his 25-Year
Fire Services Long Service Medal!
A true milestone that reflects years of commitment, leadership, and service to our community.
Captain receives his red helmet from the Deputy Chief during his retirement ceremony, marking 35 years of dedicated service with Cambridge Fire
After 35 years serving with CFD, today marks Captain Ken Talbot's last shift. From 12,000 calls to leading crews through some of our biggest fires, Ken's quiet strength and steady leadership made a lasting impact.
Congratulations, from all of us at CFD!
A public educator stands with a group of older adults during a home fire safety presentation. Smiles and engaged expressions show a positive and informative community outreach event.
Our Public Educator, Jessica Buczynski, was out teaching older adults in our community about home fire safety.
From smoke alarms to escape planning, we're helping ensure everyone stays safe at home.
Deputy Fire Chief smiling
We celebrate Deputy Churchill in your outstanding achievement, earning your Master's in Public Administration.
Your commitment to growth, leadership, and public service continues to elevate our team and the community we serve.
This milestone reflects the hard work, and discipline.
Aidan Pook stands in front of a Cambridge Fire Department backdrop, wearing a professional uniform. The image welcomes him as the new Fire Prevention Officer. Text overlay includes his name and title, with a brief mention of his qualifications and first day on the job.
We are pleased to announce Aidan Pook has accepted the position of Fire Prevention Officer with the Cambridge Fire Department. Please join us in welcoming him to the team. We look forward to the expertise and energy he brings to our department and our community we serve.
Official news release document from Cambridge, Canada featuring the city's logo with stylized blue and gold elements.
This fall, the Cambridge Fire Department will launch the Residential Fire and Life Safety Program, visiting 3,000 homes across the city to promote fire safety.
Learn more: bit.ly/4pYJYqa
Firefighters spraying water
Fire in a burn cell
Family with Sparky
Beeper our smoke alarm
Open House Recap
We Charged into Fire Safety with a strong focus on lithium-ion battery safety in your home. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day a success.
We’re grateful to our incredible community partners, to all who donated to Camp Bucko and to our generous sponsors.
Test your Smoke Alarm Day, September 28th.
Take the pledge with all of us at:
www.savedbythebeep.ca
Children exploring a fire station during an open house event, interacting with firefighters and equipment in a safe, educational environment.
Cambridge Fire Department is hosting their annual Open House
📅Saturday Sept.13!
📍Station 1 at 1625 Bishop St. N ⏰10am and 2pm.
Meet our firefighters,
junior firefighter games & activities, live fire demonstrations
BBQ by donation in support of Camp BUCKO Learn more 👉 Cambridge.ca/CFD
