Fire Department
The Burk's Falls and District Fire Department’s mission is to protect life and property, and to preserve the environment of the Village and visitors through the prevention, public education and community involvement, and by intervention in the case of fires, medical emergencies or any other emergency situation.
Our department is proud to be a member of the Almaguin Mutual and Automatic Aid program, ensuring our collective communities are protected and provided for through cooperation and coordination with neighboring municipalities.
No Daytime burning, be safe and follow the open air burning bylaw.
- No accelerants are permitted.
- Have water, shovels and anything that can assist in containment available at all times.
- All fires must be supervised at all times
- Recreational fires shall be no larger than 2FT by 2 FT and 6M from adjacent properties and combustibles.
- Non recreational fire shall be no larger than 2M by 2M and 25 Meters from adjacent properties and combustibles.
- If you have any questions with regards to fire safety or the fire rating, please do not hesitate to contact the Fire Prevention Officer at 705-788-4676.
LOW - WINTER DAYTIME BURNING ALLOWED
Open Air Burning and incinerators, including burn barrels with 3/8" mesh as a lid allowed. Only environmentally friendly products may be burned.
LOW - NO DAYTIME BURNING ALLOWED
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.
Camp Fires are allowed for cooking and warmth at anytime.
MODERATE - NO DAYTIME BURNING ALLOWED
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.
Camp Fires are allowed for cooking and warmth at anytime.
HIGH - NO OPEN BURNING including incinerators and camp fires.
NO OPEN BURNING – NO FIREWORKS
Only Enclosed Camp Fires for cooking and warmth.
Enclosed fire, surrounded by brick / stones or in a metal burn container / ring no bigger than 2 feet / 24 inches
EXTREME - COMPLETE BAN
NO BURNING ALLOWED at anytime.
NO FIREWORKS, NO SPARKLERS
Forest Fire Rating Boards Can Be Found
- North East Corner, Hwy # 11 & Doe Lake Road, Armour
- Ontario Street & Ryerson Crescent (Hwy# 520), Burk's Falls
- Ryerson Municipal Office/Garage (Hwy.# 520 & Midlothian Rd.)
For further information or for a copy of the Open Air Burning and Fee By-laws contact Armour, Burk's Falls, or Ryerson Municipal Offices. FINES/FEES CHARGED for CONTRAVENTIONS to Open Air Burning By-law is a minimum fine of $300.00 and/or at the MTO rate per Fire Emergency Response Vehicle.
Burk's Falls Village Carbon Monoxide Detectors By-Law No. 10-2011
Volunteer Applications
Applicants interested in volunteering with the Burk's Falls and District Fire Department are asked to complete an application and return the form to the Municipal Office at 172 Ontario Street or the Fire Department office at 162 Huston Street. Identify attention "Fire Chief"
The application can be picked up at the Municipal Office or download below:
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