Central York Fire Services

Media Releases and Incident Reports
Central York Fire Services (CYFS) provides the Towns of Aurora and Newmarket with array of services, designed to help keep you safe. In the case of emergency, call 911- do not wait.
CYFS respond to many types of emergencies:
- Fires
- Emergency medical incidents
- Car accidents
- Dangerous chemical incidents
CYFS also provides public education, enforce the Ontario Fire Code and investigate the causes of fires, among other services.
History
On January 1, 2002, the Aurora and Newmarket Fire Departments officially joined forces to form Central York Fire Services (CYFS). CYFS is now able to provide more effective and efficient protection to the communities of Aurora and Newmarket, in the form of rapid response to calls for assistance, fire safety and fire protection.
2025 Media Releases and Incident Reports
2024 Media Releases and Incident Reports
- Central York Fire Services Incident Report - Baywell Cresent, Aurora
- Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is November 1 to 6
- Central York Fire Services reminds you to prioritize fire safety this Thanksgiving
- Central York Fire Services receives provincial funding to enhance firefighter training capacity - October 3, 2024
- Central York Fire Services Incident Report - Preston Thompson Place, Aurora
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Central York Fire Services hosts Annual Open House on September 21
- House Fire - Northern Dancer Lane, Aurora - June 26, 2024
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Central York Fire Services reminds residents to keep fire safety in mind this Canada Day weekend
- Hazardous Material Spill - Bayview Avenue, Aurora - May 21, 2024
- CYFS reminds residents to be mindful of firework use this Victoria Day long weekend
- Structure Fire - Beechbrooke Way, Aurora
- Central York Fire Headquarters Receives 2024 Ontario Builder Award
- Trailer Fire - Addison Hall Circle, Aurora
2023 Media Releases and Incident Reports
- Deck the halls safely this year with these 10 tips from Central York Fire Services
- Flags at half-mast to honour the passing of Fire Chief Ian Laing
- Enbridge Gas teams up with Central York Fire Services to reduce fire and carbon monoxide deaths
- Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is November 1 to 7
- Central York Fire Services recognizes Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14)
- Central York Fire Services hosts Annual Open House on September 23
- Making the first move? Parents, it’s time to have the talk about fire safety
- Knock, knock! Fire crews are coming to your door this summer
- Central York Fire Services reminds residents to stay fire smart this Canada Day long weekend
- Fire ban lifted for Aurora and Newmarket
- Fire ban in effect in Aurora and Newmarket
- High Fire Hazard Rating in Effect in York Region
- CYFS Incident Report - February 13, 2023
Contact Us
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way
Aurora ON L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-1375 or 905-727-3123
Fax: 905-726-4769
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