Emergency? Call 9-1-1.
TorontoSirens is for information only and is not monitored by emergency services. For non-emergency police matters call 416-808-2222.
About
What are the sirens near me responding to?
TorontoSirens shows live Toronto Fire and Police calls on one map, with the closest City traffic cameras, so you can see what's happening in your neighbourhood in seconds.
Real, live data
Toronto Fire Services
Active incidents from the TFS live dispatch feed: call type, alarm level, dispatched trucks and the streets they're heading to.
Toronto Police Service
Active calls for service from the TPS public map, with call type, division and an approximate location.
City traffic cameras
Live snapshots from about 336 City of Toronto traffic cameras, refreshed every minute.
New calls appear automatically. Cleared calls drop off.
Only cameras close enough to actually see the scene.
Locations are generalized to protect people's privacy.
Questions
Where does TorontoSirens get its data?
From public City of Toronto sources: the Toronto Fire Services live active-incident feed, the Toronto Police Service public calls-for-service map, and the City's traffic camera network.
How often does it update?
The dashboard checks for new calls automatically every 5 minutes. You can tap the LIVE button at any time to refresh immediately.
How accurate are the map locations?
Locations are approximate. Police locations are generalized by the Toronto Police Service to protect privacy, and fire calls are placed at the nearest listed intersection or postal area.
How are traffic cameras matched to incidents?
Each incident is paired with any City traffic camera within 250 metres, so the snapshot shows the actual intersection or the block next to it.
Can I report an emergency here?
No. TorontoSirens is not monitored by emergency services. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency police matters, call 416-808-2222.
Is TorontoSirens affiliated with the City of Toronto?
No. It is an independent civic project that displays publicly available open data. It is not affiliated with Toronto Fire Services, the Toronto Police Service or the City of Toronto.
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