Fire and Emergency Services

Welcome to the Otonabee-South Monaghan Department of Fire and Emergency Services proudly protecting lives, property and the environment for people living, working, visiting and travelling within our community. The Fire Department is directed by full-time Fire Chief Ted Bryan. We are a volunteer department serving our community with 73 dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers and staff.  

Mission Statement

The Mission Statement of the Otonabee-South Monaghan Fire Department is to take action to protect, extinguish, and/or rescue citizens and/or property from threats to health, the effects of natural or manmade events or disaster, and in particular, a fire, if started, that would endanger the health and safety of any person, quality of the natural environment or any use that can be made of it.

Telephone Contact Information

Fire and Emergency Service provided include:

• Fire suppression response of all types
• Emergency medical response - Level A and Automatic Defibrillation
• Respond to vehicle accidents and extrications
• Respond to public hazards
• Respond to hazardous material incidents, operations level
• Search and rescue services
• Water and Ice Rescue
• Disaster and emergency planning
• Fire prevention services and inspections
• Public education services and programs

Related Document

• Department of Fire and Emergency Services Establishing & Regulating By-Law 2005-46

Station # 1 Located at 21 Third Street, in the village of Keene, across from the Township Office. Responding Personnel (25) Fire and Rescue Response Equipment and Apparatus Rescue Vehicle Pumper Truck Tanker Truck Fire and Rescue Boat
Station # 2 Located at 2016 Bensfort Road. Responding Personnel (24) Fire and Rescue Response Equipment and Apparatus Rescue Vehicle Pumper Truck Tanker Truck Fire and Rescue Boat
Station # 3 Located at 535 Third Line, South Monaghan Ward. Responding Personnel (18) Fire and Rescue Response Equipment and Apparatus Rescue Vehicle Pumper Truck Tanker Truck Fire and Rescue Boat
Hiawatha First Response Team Located at 351 Hiawatha Line Responding Personnel (7) Medical Response Equipment and Apparatus Rescue Vehicle

Emergency Management & Emergency Preparedness (click here)

Fire Department FAQ's

Should you have any questions that are not answered below, please don't hesitate to contact the Fire Department Administration Office at (705) 295-6880.

Burning

• How do I obtain a burn permit?
  Burn permits may be obtained at the Township Office, at 20 Third Street during regular business hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
   

• Can anyone obtain a burn permit?
  Burn permits shall only be issued to the property owner, and shall only be issued to those properties within the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan that are large enough to maintain a 150 meter radius between the fire and any other buildings.
   
• How long is my burn permit valid for?
  A burn permit is valid for the calendar year it is issued in. All burn permits expire on December 31 of the calendar year they are issued in. 
   
• How big can the fire be, when I am burning using my burn permit?
  Burn permit limitations fall within By-Law 1998-40, and Schedule A By-Law 2001-71. Fires shall not be more than one (1) cubic meter of material burning at one time. Burning By-Law 1998-40 (PDF) and attached Schedule A 2001-71 (PDF)
   
• Can I burn anywhere on my property with my burn permit?
  All fires (while using a burn permit) shall be at least 150 meters (500 feet) from any builiding; on the propert owners property or a neighbouring property.
   
• Can I burn anything while using my burn permit?
  The only material permited to be burned while using a burn permit shall be limited to wood or wood by-products.
   
• When can I burn without a burn permit?
  Burning is not authorized without a permit at any time.
  Residents are able to have cooking fires, but must ensure the fire pit is confined with a boundary (such as rocks) and must have a grate over top of the fire, as well as a means of extinguishing the fire prior to leaving the area.
   
• Can I burn in a burn barrel?
  Burning in a burn barrel is not permitted within the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan.

Insurance

• My insurance company wants to know how far my home is from the nearest fire station. How do I find out?
  Please call the administration office, at 705-295-6880, during regular business hours (Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm) and the office administration will be more than happy to help you with this information.
   
• My insurance company needs a copy of the Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation, how do obtain a copy?
  You may obtain a copy at this link: Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation (PDF), or you can contact the Administration Office at 705.295.6880, and the Fire Department Administrative Assistant can provide you, or your insurance company with a copy of the letter.