Fire Dispatching and Communications
Using the latest in 9-1-1 fire dispatch technology and a county-wide two-way radio communication system, we support dispatching and fire ground communications for 15 of the 18 volunteer fire departments within Middlesex County.
Fire dispatching is done through the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Communications Centre. The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Communications Centre can be contacted as follows;
Emergency – 9-1-1
Non-Emergency – 519-245-1300 or 1-844-220-1300
In addition, Middlesex County maintains up-to-date electronic mapping used by police, fire, and ambulance for emergency response.
Fire Prevention and Education
The best way to fight fires is to prevent them, call your local municipal fire department for further details.
Recalls and Alerts
Hazardous dishwasher recall information
Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) recall information
Kidde Smoke/Carbon Monoxide combination alarm recall information
Illegal smoke and CO Alarms being sold online in Ontario
Smoke Alarms
Your first line of defense, smoke alarms must be installed on each floor/level of your home including outside every sleeping area. In addition to being a good practice, a properly functioning smoke alarm can provide you with the early warning you need to get yourself and your family to safety.
All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in Canada must meet performance standards set out by the Underwriters Laboratories of Canada. For more information on smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, please visit the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms
Farm Fire Safety
Reducing the risk of fire on your farm
Fire safety building profile information for Agriculatural Livestock Structures
Fire safety maintenance information for agricultural structures
10 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Barn Fire
Good Housekeeping Practices in Barns (Video - External Site)
Safety Practices Regarding Electrical Equipment (Video - External Site)
Safety Practices when Welding, Grinding, and Torching (Video - External Site)
Request a fire safety inspection
Please contact your local municipality
| Adelaide-Metcalfe | Lucan Biddulph | |
| Middlesex Centre | Village of Newbury | North Middlesex |
| Southwest Middlesex | Strathroy-Caradoc | Thames Centre |
When Green Does Not Mean Go
Firefighters may use flashing green lights on their personally owned vehicles. They do this when proceeding to emergencies, responding to the scene of a fire, or en route to the fire station.
We strongly encourage you to yield the right of way to the firefighter when you see the flashing green light. Your courtesy could save lives.
If you'd like more information about the flashing green lights, please review the Highway Traffic Act, 1990.
Car Seat Clinics
Car Seat Clinics are by Appointment Only. To schedule an appointment, contact Jennifer Britton from the Injury Prevention Team at LHSC.
For Appointments, call: 519-685-8500 x56041 or email: trauma@lhsc.on.ca
For more information, please visit this link about car seat education and to watch an instructional video from the London Health Sciences Centre: Car Seat Education
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