Fire News

A posed photo shows new Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Chief Dave Tarini in TBFR uniform.

Dave Tarini Appointed Thunder Bay Fire Chief

Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2026 01:46 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce that Dave Tarini will be appointed as the new Chief of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, following a rigorous selection process that drew applicants from across the country.

Tarini brings decades of firefighting and leadership experience to the role. He started his career with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue in 2003 as a 5th Class Professional Firefighter, after 13 years fighting wildfires with the Ministry of Natural Resources. Tarini worked his way through the...

Additional Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements begin January 1

Posted on Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 PM

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds residents that it is the law to have working smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Carbon Monoxide alarms are required to be installed outside any sleeping area if your home has a fuel-fired appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage.

The new Fire Code requirements coming into effect on January 1, 2026, will expand CO alarm installation in:

Existing Homes: Alarms will now be required on every storey, not just near sleeping areas.

Tickets Issued to Landlord for Failure to Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2025 11:01 AM

An owner of a multi-unit residential building on Walsh Street East has been issued tickets for failing to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as required. The tickets resulted from an investigation after a fire occurred in one of the residential units in November.

Landlords are required to test rental suite smoke and carbon monoxide alarms annually or when there is a change in tenancy. Records are required for these tests and landlords must also provide the manufacturer instructions to...

Fire at Encampment Quickly Contained by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue

Posted on Friday, July 25, 2025 09:34 AM

Shortly before midnight, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to reports of a fire at an encampment near Simpson St. The callers reported that tents were ablaze and that propane cylinders were exploding at the scene.

Fire crews arrived quickly and were able to bring the fire under control, preventing it from spreading to nearby tents and shelters. Firefighters worked with urgency and care to protect vulnerable individuals and surrounding structures.

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the...

City seeks input on Thunder Bay Fire Rescue assets and services

Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking public feedback on Thunder Bay Fire Rescue services through public survey, as part of the process to update the Asset Management Plan.

The Asset Management Plan helps the City make informed decisions about service delivery related to infrastructure and assets. To support this, the City is conducting a series of short surveys to gather feedback regarding City services. The information gathered in the surveys will help identify areas for improvement and...