Fire and Emergency
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Reminder: Open Air Fires Require a Permit in the City of St. John’s
The City of St. John’s and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department are reminding residents that open air fires within city limits require a permit unless they meet the requirements for an approved outdoor wood burning appliance.
Jun 03, 2026
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FireFit Championships Coming to St. John’s – August 22-23, 2026
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is proud to host the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Regional FireFit Championship at the Mary Brown’s Centre on August 22–23, 2026.
Apr 24, 2026
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Consumer Product Recall: Frigidaire Gas RangesThe St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to advise all citizens of a consumer product recall from Frigidaire.
Apr 02, 2026
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SJRFD and IAFF Local 1075 Partner with Wounded Warriors Canada to Support First Responder WellnessThe St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), alongside the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1075, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada focused on strengthening mental health and wellness supports for firefighters and first responders.Mar 13, 2026
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Fire Prevention Week - October 5-11, 2025The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire SafetyTM: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.
Oct 02, 2025
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Evacuation Alert Lifted for Paddy’s Pond Industrial, Galway and Southlands AreasThe Evacuation Preparedness Alert for the Paddy’s Pond Industrial, Galway and Southlands areas has been lifted effective immediately. The alert in neighbouring communities in Paradise and CBS has also been lifted.
Aug 16, 2025
Evacuation Order is Lifted for Paddy’s Pond Industrial Area — August 15, 2025Please be advised that the Evacuation Order for Paddy’s Pond Industrial Area, including Akita Equipment and surrounding buildings, hangers, Cochrane Pond Family Campground, Country Ribbon Chicken Farm, Sod Farm and the Forestry Depot, has been lifted effective immediately. Northern Pond Road, the southern portion of Fowlers Road and Paddy’s Pond Road have also reopened.
Aug 15, 2025
Evacuation Preparedness Alert – Galway and Southlands AreasAn immediate precautionary evacuation alert has been issued by the City of St. John’s for the Galway and Southlands areas.
Aug 12, 2025
Fire and Drifting Smoke in St. John’s JurisdictionThe St. John’s Regional Fire Department is responding to a wildfire within the St.
Aug 11, 2025
Drifting Smoke in St. John’s RegionThe St. John’s Regional Fire Department is advising residents that wildfires are causing drifting smoke into St.
Aug 04, 2025
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