Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services

Save the date, Stouffville!

Saturday September 12th is the Fire Hall Open House!
⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 100 Weldon Road, Station 5-1

The Fire Hall Open House is an action-packed day, with the popular burn demonstration taking place at 11:30 a.m.

There are activities and entertainment for all ages, including games, prizes, a BBQ lunch, refreshments, and an ice cream truck!

Plus, you can meet Sparky the Fire Dog - he'll be roaming the event all day long!

We hope to see you there!

🧑‍🚒 Learn more about WSFES at townofws.ca/fire

Save the date for September 12: Fire Hall Open House!

⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 100 Weldon Road, Station 5-1

Our firefighters and fire prevention team are excited to share activities and entertainment for all ages, including games, prizes, BBQ and refreshments, fire safety demonstrations and more!

🧑‍🚒 Learn more about WSFES at townofws.ca/fire

Save the date for September 12: Fire Hall Open House!
⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 100 Weldon Road, Station 5-1

Our firefighters and fire prevention team are excited to share activities and entertainment for all ages, including games, prizes, BBQ and refreshments, fire safety demonstrations and more!
🧑‍🚒 Learn more about WSFES at townofws.ca/fire

Captain Michael Lombardo was recognized at Council today for receiving the Fire Service 20-year Exemplary Service Medal

Congratulations Michael on this incredible achievement!

Today we received four First Responder Sensory Support Kits graciously donated by North City Insurance Brokers in partnership with Fire Marshal Public Fire Safety Council and Autism Canada.

North City Insurance Brokers have donated 200 kits to 67 fire departments across Ontario. Additionally, $5 from every kit distributed is donated to Autism Canada!

These kits will be utilized on our trucks to support individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities during emergency situations.

We are grateful to be recipients and look forward to utilizing these in the community!

Thank you to Medallion Group Insurance and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council for selecting WSFES as a recipient of a Spring into Summer Fire Safety Kit.

Items from the kit will be distributed throughout the community at our summer education events ☀️

Your support and partnership is appreciated!

Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services is excited to announce Mike Doyle as Fire Chief.

Join us in welcoming Chief Doyle into his new role 🎉

After 7 years of dedicated leadership with WSFES and an incredible 49 years in the fire service, today we honour Chief Snowball on his final day with the department.

Thank you Chief, for your service, your vision, and unwavering commitment to the Stouffville community.

Your expertise, leadership, and impact will be felt for generations to come 🧑🏻‍🚒

Enjoy the next chapter 🎉

Congratulations to our 6 Junior Firefighter Day winners from Spring Lakes Public School!

Brianna Varsamis of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire and Emergency Services has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) as a 2026 NFPA Rising Star, an annual recognition that honors and supports fire and life safety educators who have effectively implemented NFPA programs and initiatives in their communities.

Brianna is one of 10 recipients chosen for this year’s recognition, which features a scholarship to attend the upcoming NFPA Conference & Expo®, the premier event for fire, electrical, and building safety professionals worldwide.

“Brianna has demonstrated a strong commitment to reducing Whitchurch- Stouffville residents’ risk to fire and related hazards through consistent, innovative outreach to residents,” said Kelly Ransdell, director of the NFPA Public Education Division. “We’re thrilled to recognize her as an NFPA Rising Star, and to help strengthen and support their efforts moving forward.”

To be considered for an NFPA Rising Star recognition, the individual must use and implement NFPA resources and programs, such as the NFPA Learn Not to Burn® educational curriculum for young students, the Steps to Safety™ fall and prevention program for older adults, and Fire Prevention Week™, the largest annual public awareness campaign for NFPA. They must also be fire and life safety educators who excel in the field, demonstrate enthusiasm about their work, and are interested in learning more about NFPA programs, materials, and resources. All candidates are identified by NFPA regional directors and public education network representatives who submit their recommendations to the NFPA Public Education Division for final selection.

“This is a tremendous honour for Brianna in recognition of the excellent service she provides to our community each and every day, we are extremely proud to have her as a member of our team” said Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire Chief Bill Snowball.

While attending the NFPA Conference & Expo this June, NFPA Rising Stars will collaborate with the public education network representatives who represent Ontario, to identify the fire and life safety programs and initiatives they plan to implement in their communities. They are also invited to participate in professional development webinars throughout the year to enhance their knowledge, which further benefits the fire departments and communities they serve.

The NFPA Rising Stars program includes travel, conference registration, and lodging for the NFPA Conference & Expo.

To find out more about fire and life safety education programs and activities in Whitchurch- Stouffville, please contact the Whitchurch- Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services at 905-640-9595 and/or email [email protected]. For more information about NFPA programs, visit nfpa.org/education.