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If you have any questions or concerns please call:
Laura Snow
Fire Administrative Assistant
(705) 738-3800, Ext. 230 or 1-800-374-4009 (705 area code only)
Email: lsnow@galwaycavendishharvey.ca
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.
Fire Hall Locations:
Buckorn Fire Hall - 1723 Lakehurst Rd
Cavendish Fire Hall - 8 Community Complex Dr
Galway Fire Hall - 569 Galway Rd
Oak Shores Fire Hall - 1300 Northern Ave
Burn Permits Required:
A Township Fire Permit is required for all open air burning. Permits are free of charge and must be annually renewed. In signing the Burn Permit you are agreeing to comply with all rules contained on the permit.
Permits are available from the Township Administration Office or any of the landfill site locations.
Outdoor Burning
The Township uses the Ontario Fire Code Regulation for "Open Air Burning" (Article 2.6.3.4) and the Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Fire Prevention Act to control a potentially dangerous fire condition.
There are no open air fires permitted between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from April 1 to October 31 of any given year. Any fire cannot be any larger then 2 metres across and 2 metres 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 2 metres 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.
Fire Bans
When the Township or the Ministry of Natural Resources puts a fire ban in place we immediately place a notice on the Burn Telephone Line from your Burn Permit. We also inform the public through the local news media (radio, newspapers, TV). Always call the Burn Hotline before you do any burning.
Questions?
Should you have any questions or require more information regarding outdoor burning or Township Fire and Rescue services please call Fire Services at 1-800-374-4009 ext. 230 or 705-738-3800 ext. 230.
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