Fire and Emergency Services
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Enbridge Gas Ontario Assists BWG Fire and Emergency Services in Supporting Firefighter Training
Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas) is supporting the purchase of firefighting training materials for Bradford West Gwillimbury through their Safe Community Project Assist program. The Program is a joint initiative of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Enbridge Gas that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge Gas operates.
Holland River Bridge Rehabilitation ProjectUpdate on York Region’s Holland River Bridge Rehabilitation Project
We understand that many of our residents are feeling frustrated by the traffic delays caused by the ongoing Holland River Bridge rehabilitation project. We know the impact on your daily commute is real, especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours, but this work is necessary to ensure the long-term safety and functionality of the bridge.
Open Air Fire and Fireworks Ban in Effect for BWGAs of July 30, 2025, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) has implemented a complete ban on open air burning and the use of fireworks due to elevated fire risk conditions.
This ban applies even if you currently hold a burn permit and includes the following restrictions:
- No open-air burning
- No use of fireworks
- No cooking fires
- No use of coal, charcoal, wood, or woodchip-fueled barbecue devices
Permitted Use:
Cooking appliances with a mechanical shutoff, such as propane or natural gas BBQs, are.
BWG Fire Department Fire Warns Residents About Fire Safety ScamThe Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) Fire and Emergency Services department is warning residents about a recent fire safety scam that has targeted nearby municipalities, including Orillia and East Gwillimbury, and may soon spread to BWG. Individuals identifying as fire safety experts are visiting homes and advising residents that they need to spend large sums of money to bring their homes into "compliance" with fire safety regulations.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Services Receives Fire Protection GrantThe Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is pleased to announce that its Fire and Emergency Services team has been awarded a grant totaling $8,230 from the Province of Ontario’s 2024 Fire Protection Grant. The funding, which was officially allocated on December 19, 2024, will be used to enhance the department’s personal protective clothing and purchase essential equipment aimed at improving fire safety on the fireground.
Contact Us
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
100 Dissette St., Unit 7&8
Bradford, ON, L3Z 2A7Phone: 905-775-5366
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