A Message from Fire Chief Don Mitchell:
It gives me great pleasure to reassure the residents of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey that when it comes to emergency situations your fire department is there for you. GCH Fire responds to fires, extrications, medicals and rescue calls. We have four stations that are spaced throughout the community to serve you. Our equipment compliment consists of:
- 4 Rescue Units
- 3 Pumpers
- 4 Pumper Tankers
- 3 ATVs
- 2 Boats
We also have seasonal rescue equipment. Your fire department currently has 50 firefighters who are on call 24/7 to serve our community.
Ever Considered Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter
Your firefighters are part of about 17000 volunteer firefighters in Ontario. Each individual firefighter brings a different skill to the table which is why we have such a dynamic organization. Some of the different trades our firefighters work at are; business owners, carpenters, truck drivers, paramedics, school teachers and mechanics to name a few. Being a volunteer firefighter offers many rewards including the unbelievable feeling of helping someone else out in your community in their time of need. Should you be interested in joining our team contact Chief Mitchell at 1-800-374-4009 or 738-3800, Extension 230 to learn more about how you can help our community and yourself.
FIGHTING FIRE THROUGH EDUCATION!!!
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In an EMERGENCY ONLY call 911 and ensure that all vistors, guests at your property know the 911 address including the fire route number if you are located on a private road.
Burn Permits Required
The following is our condensed version of By-Law #B2004-14 , it states that no person shall start an open air fire between 8:00am and 6:00pm from April 1 to October 31 of any given year. Any fire cannot be any larger then 10 feet x 10 feet by 6 feet high.
A responsible adult MUST supervise and have adequate tools and water supply on hand to contain the fire.
Incinerators must have a mesh size of no larger than ½ inch and cannot be within six feet of any flammable materials.
These restrictions can be superceded by wind conditions and/or any FIRE BAN ORDER issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources or the Township of Galway Cavendish & Harvey Fire Department. Camp fires for cooking or warmth are the only exception, campfires are those defined as; no larger than 2 feet x 2 feet x 2 feet high.
Any person who contravenes this By-Law could be subjected to fines and the cost of a fire suppression response.
Should you have any questions on the Burn Policy or require any other information please call Fire Services at 1-800-374-4009 x 230 or 705-738-3800 x 230.
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