Fire Department
Burk's Falls & District Fire Department
"Fighting Fires... Through Education!"
For Emergencies call: 911
*** The Burk's Falls and District Fire Department is currently seeking devoted members of our community to join our Fire Department today! Visit our Fire Department Recruitment page for more information and to download the Application Form. ***
Please Note:
No Daytime Burning Allowed
FIRE RATING: Moderate
NO DAYTIME BURNING ALLOWED Open Air Burning and Incinerators, including burn barrels with 3/8” mesh as lid allowed starting at 6pm and completely out by 10am. Only environmentally friendly products may be burned. |
Campfires are allowed for cooking and warmth at any time if necessary.
Please be careful with any open flames. Make sure you have tools such as rakes and shovels with a water supply close by when burning.
Guide to Fire Ratings
FAQ's
Can I get a burn permit?
NO – We do not issue burn permit for domestic burning.
We issue a general contractor burn permit for land clearing for new builds ONLY.
This requires a fire safety inspection of property before and while burning; there is a cost involved.
Can I have a campfire while the fire rating is on HIGH?
YES – Follow the guidelines as set out in the explanation of HIGH and notes below the explanations.
All fires are to be fully extinguished before leaving.
Can I burn furniture, bed mattresses, and household rubbish?
NO – Do not burn anything that is environmentally unfriendly. Untreated or natural materials only.
Can I have a campfire when the rating is at EXTREME?
NO – No fires are permitted.
When can I set fireworks?
ONLY – When the fire rating is LOW or MODERATE.
Read the manufactures instruction prior setting fireworks. Please be responsible when setting fireworks. Though they are fun to watch, once in the air, they are unpredictable.
Can I light and release Chinese lanterns?
NO – There are By-Laws in the municipalities of Burk’s Falls, Ryerson and Armour that prohibit this action.
What size fire cane I have?
The fire department would advise when at LOW or MODERATE; no bigger than 6 feet wide and 6 feet tall. IF you have a fire that is 3 feet in diameter, the flames will most likely be 5-6 feet. When HIGH, follow the guidelines as set out in the explanations. Also, if windy, do NOT burn.
SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SAVES LIVES!
"Don't be at HOME, TRAILER, OR COTTAGE without them... IT's THE LAW!"
Always Think Safety Before Making A Fire And Before Setting Off Fireworks.
Contact Info
- Contact Name
- Joe Readman
- Contact Title
- Fire Chief
- Phone
- 705-382-4010
- fire@ryersontownship.ca