Chatham-Kent Professional Fire Fighters - Local 486

Chatham-Kent Professional Fire Fighters - Local 486 The official page of the Chatham-Kent Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 486 - Est. 1848. For all emergencies call 911.

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Happy International Women's Day! 🔥🚒🧑‍🚒
03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day! 🔥🚒🧑‍🚒

03/06/2026

Your Chatham-Kent Professional Firefighters are urging residents to use caution during the current flood conditions across the municipality. Rivers and streams are moving quickly, creating dangerous conditions near riverbanks and flooded roadways. Please keep a safe distance from moving water and ensure children stay well clear of these areas.

Our firefighters are committed to protecting this community, but at present our ability to respond to swift water emergencies is limited. Current resources primarily allow for shore-based rescue techniques such as throwing ropes or reaching with poles.

Our members strongly believe that firefighters should have the proper training and equipment to safely perform water rescues when lives are at risk. We remain committed to working toward solutions that strengthen public safety and improve emergency response capabilities in Chatham-Kent.

If you believe your firefighters should have the training and tools needed to respond effectively to water rescue emergencies, please consider sharing your perspective with members of Chatham-Kent Council.

Stay safe and avoid flooded areas!

Members attended the CK job fair today!
03/05/2026

Members attended the CK job fair today!

Stronger together on shift and at home. Happy Family Day from our IAFF local 486 Fire Family to yours! 🚒💕
02/16/2026

Stronger together on shift and at home. Happy Family Day from our IAFF local 486 Fire Family to yours! 🚒💕

Thanks to the Chatham Daily News for allowing us the opportunity to highlight this important public safety issue. Our me...
01/20/2026

Thanks to the Chatham Daily News for allowing us the opportunity to highlight this important public safety issue. Our members respond to life-and-death emergencies on our waterways. We want to continue to provide an all-hazards water rescue response; the citizens we protect expect nothing less. Council has already approved this level of service, it’s time our members are provided appropriate equipment and training to make swiftwater rescue capability a reality.

"Chatham Firefighters Rescue Man from Boat Adrift the Thames River." - Ellwood Shreve (Chatham Daily News) Yesterday, ou...
01/03/2026

"Chatham Firefighters Rescue Man from Boat Adrift the Thames River." - Ellwood Shreve (Chatham Daily News)

Yesterday, our Members assisted a boater is distress. Members were able to intervene and bring the occupant to safety.

Special thanks to Ellwood Shreve at the Chatham Daily News for the coverage of events.

Holiday with a Hero! Thankful to be involved in such a great event! Great job everyone!
12/14/2025

Holiday with a Hero! Thankful to be involved in such a great event! Great job everyone!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Thanks for organizing such a fun event!
11/18/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Thanks for organizing such a fun event!

Lest we forget.
11/13/2025

Lest we forget.

Come get a free Freezee or a sticker at the Barnstormers game tonight!!
08/02/2025

Come get a free Freezee or a sticker at the Barnstormers game tonight!!

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