BASES - Sarnia-Lambton's Industry Partner

10/09/2026

Please note that the BASES office will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving and will re-open on Tuesday, October 13.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend!!! 🍂🍁⛅

10/08/2026

It takes a lot of different skills to complete a turnaround!

Depending on the size of the project, hundreds - and sometimes thousands - of skilled tradespeople and technical specialists can be involved.

Electricians, pipefitters, welders, millwrights, engineers, inspectors and many others work together to complete a long list of maintenance activities safely and efficiently.

It’s a big team effort - and there’s a lot happening behind the scenes.

Check out our guide here ➡ https://bit.ly/turnaroundtalk

10/05/2026

Think of a turnaround like taking your vehicle in for a major tune-up - just on a much bigger scale. 🔧

Industrial facilities complete regular maintenance throughout the year, but sometimes more extensive work requires a process unit, or even an entire facility, to be temporarily shut down.

That gives teams the opportunity to thoroughly inspect equipment, make repairs, complete testing and install upgrades before safely starting things back up.

Check out our guide here ➡ https://bit.ly/turnaroundtalk

10/02/2026

Turnaround season is in full swing across Sarnia-Lambton, which means you may be noticing a little more activity around some of our local industrial facilities.

So, what exactly is a turnaround?

It’s a large-scale, planned maintenance event where a portion of a facility is temporarily shut down so important inspections, repairs, testing, and equipment upgrades can take place.

We’ve put together a quick Turnaround Talk guide with more info about what happens during a turnaround, why they’re important, and what you might notice in the community.

Take a look 🔗https://bit.ly/turnaroundtalk

We’ll be sharing more Turnaround Talk over the next few weeks - stay tuned!

BASES is Sarnia-Lambton's Industry Partner

09/30/2026

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

It is also a reminder that truth and reconciliation cannot be limited to one day. It requires ongoing learning, listening and action, and a commitment to carrying that understanding into the relationships we build and the work we do throughout the year.

At BASES, we are grateful for the opportunities we have to learn from and work alongside Indigenous communities in our region, and we recognize that there is always more to learn.

Our team is wearing orange today with "We Are All Connected" shirts from Lake Life Studio, featuring artwork by Indigenous artists Justine Goulet and Seventh Rayn Design Co. Thank you for helping us mark the day in such a meaningful way.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

09/24/2026

This week, BASES had the opportunity to visit the City of Sarnia's Mobile Command Unit for a demonstration of the City's new tethered drone!

Equipped with thermal imaging technology, the drone provides emergency responders with an elevated view of incident scenes, helping improve situational awareness, monitor conditions, and support informed decision-making during emergency response operations.

Because the drone is tethered, it can be operated without a drone pilot licence, making this technology more accessible to both police and fire.

Thank you to Sarnia Fire Rescue for inviting us to see the drone in action and sharing how it will enhance local emergency response capabilities!

09/21/2026

🌱 NEW COMMUNITY EVENT!

Mark your calendars for the BASES ECOH – Environmental Community Open House!

📅 Wednesday, October 28 | 3–7 PM
📍 Sarnia Legion

Drop in and connect with local industry, environmental organizations and government agencies to learn about the environmental initiatives, sustainability efforts and programs happening across Sarnia-Lambton.

🌎 Explore local environmental initiatives
💬 Connect & ask questions
🍴 FREE admission & food
🎉 Great door prizes

There’s still time to get involved! If your organization has an environmental program, initiative or resource to share with the community, we’d love to hear from you. Email [email protected] for exhibitor information.

09/16/2026

Emergency response is about being there for one another when it matters most.

The partnerships that make mutual aid possible aren’t built during an emergency. They are strengthened year-round through collaboration, training, planning and relationships between municipalities, emergency services and industry.

That collaboration was put into action today as resources from Sarnia-Lambton responded to Chatham-Kent to support the significant fire at the Greenfield Global ethanol facility. St. Clair Township Fire Department, the Borouge International (NOVA Chemicals) & Shell Emergency Response Teams, and specialized BASES resources, including foam trailers, were among those deployed to assist.

We are grateful to everyone who answered the call and worked alongside Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue and the many responders and organizations involved throughout the incident.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported. We also recognize the impact an incident of this magnitude can have on a facility and its employees, and our thoughts are with the Greenfield Global team as they move forward.

Mutual aid is ultimately about communities supporting communities - sharing people, expertise and resources whenever and wherever they are needed. Today’s response is a meaningful example of the partnerships and cooperation that our region works to strengthen every day.

09/15/2026

🎉 Happiest of birthdays to our Manager, Training Programs & Partnerships, Steve!

When he’s not at BASES, you’ll likely find Steve cheering on his son at football, out on his motorcycle, camping with the family, or behind the mic with A Mighty Fine Mess.

Hope your birthday hits all the right notes, Steve! 🎸🏍️🏕️🎉