Fire Protection
Fire protection in the Township of Addington Highlands is provided by two Volunteer Fire Departments. The Denbigh Fire Department is located in Ward 1 and the Kaladar Barrie Fire Department is located in Ward 2.
Denbigh Fire Department
The Denbigh Fire Department relies on volunteer firefighters to staff our fire department. These are individuals that are committed to providing fire protection services in our local area and the community at large. Being a Volunteer Firefighter can be a very rewarding experience as you contribute to the safety of the entire community. If you are dedicated, have excellent team work skills, good health and physical fitness, consider joining our team. Volunteer firefighting is a great way to learn valuable skills, give back to your community and earn extra income.
Information on Open Air Burning and Fire Bans
Note: This is only a guide, for additional regulations see the Open Air Burning By-law Button.
Except for cooking and warmth, NO FIRES shall be set out of doors between the hours of 7am and 7pm from March 28th to October 31st.
“Fire Ban” means a total ban on all fires including burning of Combustible Material, burning in an outdoor incinerator, chimenea, fireworks, campfires of any type and some charcoal installations.
It is your responsibility to ensure there is no fire ban on, prior to lighting your fire. Check with the fire information phone lines 613-336-1851, 613-333-1626 or Township Website or Facebook.
Campfires for cooking and warmth must not exceed 1m (3.25 ft) in height and 1m (3.25 ft) in diameter. They must also be built on either bare rock or mineral soil with no vegetation or flammable material within 3m (9.75 ft).
Brush piles must be less than 2m (6.5ft) high and 2m (6.5ft) in diameter.
Do not set an outdoor fire where it or it’s smoke may cause irritation or detriment to others. Do not set a fire directly under or near telephone or power lines or near roadways, which could interfere with traffic.
Wind and low RH (humidity) can cause a fire to spread fast with intense fire behavior. Do not burn when the RH is below 60% or when it’s windy.
If the Fire Chief or his/her designate orders a fire extinguished the person/s responsible shall extinguish the fire immediately. Failure to do so could result in fines as well as suppression costs.
A fire can spread and become out of control quickly. If you have a fire that gets out of control it could cost you in fines, suppression cost as well as replacement of lost property including your neighbors.
Emergency Preparedness
The Township of Addington Highlands is required to maintain an Emergency Plan. The Emergency Plan for the Township of Addington Highlands has been developed to reflect the public safety requirements of our community.
For a copy of the Emergency Plan, please contact the Community Emergency Management Coordinator – Casey Cuddy.
Other Emergency Services
Police Services
Police services are provided by the Ontario Provincial Police.
Paramedic Services
Paramedic services are provided by the County of Lennox & Addington.
Ontario Corps
Ontario Corps is a group of partners and people that the government can call to help communities hit hard by emergencies and natural disasters.
When emergencies happen, emergency response must occur as quickly as possible. A network of volunteers across the province could be mobilized to supplement local response efforts ensuring that every community receive the help it needs.
Volunteers can be trained to perform a variety of duties, including sandbagging, debris removal, serving meals, and more. Volunteers are contacted when needed to support emergency response efforts and will be assigned duties based on their skill level, interest, and availability.
By coordinating volunteers and equipment, Ontario is better prepared to respond when the next emergency happens.
Responsibilities may include:
- welcoming people to emergency shelters
- stocking emergency supplies
- transporting equipment
- cleaning up debris
- food services
Eligibility requirements:
- a resident of Ontario
- 16 years or older
- willing to complete a criminal record check, provided for free
- willing to complete online training, provided for free
How to Register:
- Create an account on the volunteer registration portal
- Complete your profile by providing your information
- Complete the criminal record check
- Complete the online training modules
Contact
Casey Cuddy, Fire Chief, CEMC
Email: firechief@addingtonhighlands.ca
Phone: 613-336-9780