Fire and Emergency Services

Northern Bruce Peninsula Firefighters gathered together in front of fire truck

Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Service is a full-service department that protects the lives of citizens from fire and other public hazards through:

Fire prevention
Education
Planning
Emergency response

The MNBP Fire Service is a volunteer fire department operating out of 2 fire halls.

Carbon monoxide detectors

The Ontario Fire Code requires that carbon monoxide detectors be placed/installed near all sleeping areas in residential homes and in the service rooms and adjacent sleeping areas in multi-residential units. Carbon monoxide alarms can be hard wired, battery operated or plugged into a wall receptacle.

Open air burning and permits

Fire permits are required for all outdoor fires (except fires for cooking or obtaining warmth), for igniting fireworks within 300 metres of a forest or woodland and for setting off high hazard fireworks displays. Fire permits may be purchased at the Municipal Office or on line.

Do I need a permit?

If you want to have an open-air fire (burn barrel, brush, agricultural burning, etc.) then yes, you need a burn permit.

If you are having a barbecue or campfire, a permit is not required.

The discharge of family and display fireworks on the applicable days (see By-law 2014-25) also require a burn permit.

Agriculture or large open-air brush burning requires a site visit by the Fire Chief and approval for daytime burning.

Is there a cost for a burning permit?

No, permits are free of charge; however, your fire permit account has to be renewed annually.

Recruitment

Applications from prospective volunteer fire fighters are accepted at any time throughout the year. To be considered as a candidate, you should live or work near the fire station. Training is an essential part of the job and requires six to eight hours dedicated each month. Volunteer fire fighters are also expected to participate in local events, fundraising and other public-related activities. Taking on the challenge of becoming a volunteer fire fighter requires a significant commitment but the experience of being an active member within your community is rewarding.

Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. Some alarms should be interconnected so that when one sound, they all sounds. Check your smoke alarms at least once a month. Replace your smoke alarms every ten years. If your alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.