FIRE DEPARTMENT
CURRENT FIRE RATING
MODERATE RATING
NO DAYTIME BURNING ALLOWED
FIRE DANGER LEVEL: MODERATE
No daytime burning permitted between
10am to 6pm from April 1st to October 31st.
Open Air Burning and Incinerators, including burn barrels with 3/8” mesh as lid allowed starting at 6pm and completely out by 10am.
Only environmentally friendly products may be burned.
Campfires are allowed for cooking and warmth at any time if necessary.
No accelerants are permitted.
At a minimum, you are required to have a garden hose attached to a water source or 2 large pails of water, shovels, and anything that can assist in containing or extinguishing the fire should it spread from its origin.
All fires must be under constant supervision and control from time of lighting until it is totally extinguished. Use plenty of water to extinguish the fire.
If you have any questions with regards to fire safety or the fire rating, please do not hesitate to contact the Fire Prevention Office at the above contact details.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
Amanda Mashinter
705-382-4010
FIRE PREVENTION
The Burk's Falls and District Fire Department has been accredited for Fire Department Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation. Contact your home insurance company to determine if you qualify for a reduction in annual fees.
Fire Department Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Certificate
OFFICER'S MESSAGES
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
FOREST FIRE RATING BOARD LOCATIONS
North East Corner, Hwy #11 & Doe Lake Road, Armour
Intersection of Three Mile Lake Road and Leggett's Road, Armour
Intersection of Berriedale Road and Oke Drive, Armour
Ontario Street & Ryerson Crescent (Hwy# 520), Burk's Falls
Ryerson Municipal Office/Garage (Hwy.# 520 & Midlothian Road)
Chetwynd Road (at the community mailboxes beside the landfill), Armour
Fire Hall, Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls
Corner of Pegg’s Mountain Road and Ferguson Road, Armour
Katrine Marine, Doe Lake Road, Armour
End of Hwy 11 North Bound Off Ramp at Hwy 520 and Ferguson Road, Armour
Landfill, Chetwynd Road, Armour
All Campgrounds/Trailer Parks