Fire Department | Township of Selwyn

No Burn Ban in Effect

Campfires are permitted at this time, with the exception of ‘built-up’ areas. Residents are reminded to be familiar with the Township's Open Air Burning By-law.

Burning conditions can change at any time. Residents must verify the current conditions prior to burning. To do this, please call the Fire Department at 705-292-7282 or check Facebook.

The Selwyn Fire Department's Mission is to provide dependable service to the municipality in a responsive fashion, while showing care and compassion for those in need. We will protect lives, property and the environment through fire prevention, public education, disaster preparedness, fire suppression, rescue and medical care.

Selwyn Fire consists of five fire halls serving a large, rural geographical area. We have over 90 volunteer firefighters who are supported by a full-time Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Administrative Assistant, and a Part-Time Training Coordinator.

We respond to approximately 1,130 calls per year. These include calls for fires (structural and open air), fire alarm activations, carbon monoxide alarms, motor vehicle accidents, rescue, emergency medical assistance, and natural disasters.

Burn Permits

Planning a small fire? The Ontario Fire Code requires that all open-air burning must be approved by Fire Services. Selwyn Township's Open Air Burning By-law 2021-034 regulates open air fires and burn permits in our community.

Apply for a Burn Permit

Burn permits can only be issued by the Selwyn Fire Department at Hall 1, 833 Ward Street, Bridgenorth. For more information, contact 705-292-7282.

Burn permits are required for any fire that is not a campfire or outdoor fireplace.

Burn barrels are not permitted in the Township
Open Air Burning (such as campfires and outdoor fireplaces) is not permitted in built-up areas (Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Ennismore, Young's Point, and Woodland Acres).
Burning of noxious materials, leaves, grass clippings or compost is not permitted.
You don't need a burn permit for:
- Campfires (fire pit or fire container)
- Certified propane and natural gas appliances, fire pits, fire tables, or barbeques that are TSSA approved
For everyone's safety and enjoyment, please ensure that all Open Air fires conform to the Township's Open Air Burning By-law 2021-034
A 1:10 “ratio for fire safe distance” must be established. For example, a fire measuring 2 feet in diameter requires 20 feet of clearance in all directions.

Fire Container and Campfire Diagram

Fee

There is A $20.00 fee for an Open Air Burn Permit (cash, cheque, debit or credit at Hall 1).

Fire Hall Locations

Hall 1 - Bridgenorth: 833 Ward Street, Bridgenorth
Hall 2 - Lakefield: 45 Concession Street, Lakefield
Hall 3 - Young's Point: 2738 Fitzpatrick Road, Young's Point
Hall 4 - Curve Lake: 1964 Curve Lake Road, Curve Lake
Hall 5 - Ennismore: 801 Tara Road, Ennismore

Your insurance company may ask you the distance from your home to the closest fire hall. You can find this information on Google Maps or Peterborough County Maps.

Other Information

Volunteer Firefighters

If you are considering becoming part of our dynamic team as a Volunteer Firefighter, the first step is to submit an application form. Being a Volunteer Firefighter can be a very rewarding experience and at the same time, contribute to the safety of the whole community.

Applicants are required to live in the community or within close proximity to either of the fire halls and be a minimum of eighteen years old.

For more information regarding joining our team, contact the Selwyn Fire Department at 705-292-7282.

Request for Fire Incident Report

Request for Fire Incident Report

Loss of Structure in a Fire

In order to reduce the assessed value of your property, complete Form 357

Select "section 357" as the application type
Select "Razed by fire, demolition or otherwise - 357(1)(c)" as the reason for application

If you have any questions, please contact the Selwyn Finance Department at 705-292-9507 or by emailing finance@selwyntownship.ca.

Water Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation

Residential properties within 8 kilometres and commercial properties within 5 kilometres of any of our fire halls have the opportunity for a reduction in insurance premiums. Residents must check with their insurance company, as some do not recognize the Water Tanker Shuttle Service Certification.

Successfully completing the test, regardless of the potential impact on insurance rates, indicates that the Selwyn Fire Department demonstrated an ability to effectively transport water to fire scenes throughout our community.

Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Certificate - Passed September 14, 2024

The Water Tanker Shuttle Service test is administered by Fire Protection Survey Services staff. To achieve the accreditation the Fire Department must be able to:

Within 5 minutes of the first apparatus (pumper) arriving on the fire scene (test site), be flowing a minimum of 200 gallons per minute of water
Maintain the flow uninterrupted for two hours

Check the Fire Protection Survey Services Website for our listing under tanker shuttle list.

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