Barrie Fire

CHANGE THE HOUR, CHECK THE POWER! As we turn our clocks back, take a moment to check your home’s smoke & carbon monoxide (CO) alarms! ✅ Replace the batteries if needed. ✅ Test your alarms to make sure they’re working. ✅ Replace any alarms that have reached their expiry date.

Let’s make this Halloween a treat for everyone! 🍬 Stay safe, stay visible, and have a spooktacular night! 🎃

Fire Fact Friday! In 2025, Barrie Fire dispatched over 34,679 emergency incidents across 22 municipalities! You can help our dispatchers, too! Know your location, understand what constitutes an emergency and keep emergency lines available for those who need assistance

Our firefighters are ready to respond when you need us, but in a fire emergency, every second matters! Working smoke alarms provide the warning you need and a practiced home escape plan helps ensure everyone knows how to get out. We're ready to respond. Are you ready to escape?

COSTUME CUES: BE BRIGHT, BE SEEN! Keep these tips in mind for a safer Halloween: Add bright colours or reflective tape for extra visibility. Choose snug, flame-resistant fabrics. Avoid long capes & loose sleeves that could pose a tripping or fire hazard.

Your future with Barrie Fire could start today! If you've been thinking about taking the next step in your firefighting career, now is the time! Make a difference. Serve your community. Be part of our team. 🔗 Apply now at barrie.ca/jobs @earlybirdfilms

🚒🔥 More than Fire! Thinking about joining our team? Time is running out! Applications for our 5th Class Firefighter position close TOMORROW! Don't miss your opportunity to be part of something bigger. 🔗 Apply today at barrie.ca/jobs

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Barrie Fire! 🚒🧡 As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we want to remind everyone to celebrate safely! Keep an eye on what's cooking, set timers, stay in the kitchen and keep anything that can burn away from the stove. #BarrieSafe

Meet Alarm Allie 🚨🏠 Her superpower? Making sure you hear the warning. Working alarms give you the early warning you need to get out safely. Test yours regularly, replace batteries when needed & make sure they are on every level of your home & outside sleeping areas. #FPW2026

🚒🔥 Fire Prevention Week 2026 isn't over! 🛠️ Join us at the Home Depot Kids Workshop! 📅 Saturday, October 10 ⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM Come say hello, learn some fire safety tips, and help us wrap up another fantastic Fire Prevention Week! #FPW26

Meet Exit Ethan His superpower? Keeping the way out clear. Never charge e-bikes, e-scooters or other battery-powered devices in hallways, doorways or near exits where they could block your escape. In a fire, every second counts. Make sure you always have a clear way out. #FPW2026

Meet Warning-Sign Willow ⚠️🔋 Her superpower? Spotting the signs that something isn’t right. Stop using a device, battery or charger if you notice swelling, leaking, strange smells, unusual heat, popping sounds or damage. If something seems wrong, don’t ignore it. #FPW2026

Meet Hard-Surface Hayden 📱⚡ His superpower? Knowing the safest place to charge. Always charge phones, tablets and other devices on a hard, flat surface where heat can escape and avoid charging on beds, couches, pillows or under blankets. #FPW2026

Meet Unplug Uma 🔌⚡ Her superpower? Knowing when it’s time to unplug. Unplug chargers and devices when they’re fully charged, avoid overnight or unattended charging, and don’t leave chargers plugged in when they’re not being used. #FPW2026

Meet Charger Chase ⚡🔌 His superpower? Making sure the right charger is used for the right device. Using the charger that came with your device, or one approved by the manufacturer, can help you to charge safely. Always look for ULC, CSA or ETL certification marks. #FPW2026

Fire Prevention Week 2026 is here! This year’s @NFPA theme is all about the power of making safe choices — and we’re bringing that message to life with our Safe Charging Superheroes! See how many you can collect... because fire safety really is a superpower! ⚡ #FPW2026

🏒🔥 We kicked off Fire Prevention Week a few days early! Last night, we joined @OHLBarrieColts for their First Responders & Military Appreciation Game A pretty great way to get "fired up" for the week ahead. 🚒🙌 #FirePreventionWeek #FPW2026 #BarrieFire #BarrieColts

Test it today! On Test Your Smoke Alarm Day, take a few minutes to press the test button on every smoke alarm in your home and make sure everyone knows what the alarm sounds like. Working smoke alarms give you the early warning you need to get out safely. #savedbythebeep

As the summer season comes to a close, we’re looking back at the smiles, laughter and moments that made our sunny events so special this year. Thank you, Barrie, for spending your summer nights with us. @BarriePolice @simcoecounty @BPL_inthecity @cityofbarrie

There’s more to Barrie Fire than you might think. From dispatchers and firefighters to inspectors, public educators & administrative staff, it takes a team with a wide range of skills to keep our community safe every day. Different roles. One team. One purpose.