The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has implemented a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) across the entire legislated fire region of Ontario due to impacts related to the COVID-19 outbreak. This RFZ is effective April 3, 2020. For more information and for details on the restriction, please refer to the MNRF Memo.
Further information can also be found on the MNRF website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/outdoor-fire-restrictions
Our Mission
Seguin Fire Services is committed to providing quality fire prevention and emergency response to our community. We respond to emergencies in a timely and organized manner to save lives and minimize property loss.
About us
Seguin Fire Services is made up of a Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, 4 District Chiefs, and approximately 50 dedicated volunteer firefighters.
The Township is divided into 4 Fire Districts: Christie (including Monteith), Foley, Humphrey, and Rosseau, each led by a District Chief. Our Fire Department provides Seguin residents with:
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Fire and emergency protection
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Inspections and investigations
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Public education programs to help children and adults understand fire prevention and safety measures that save lives
By-law 2024-078 - Establish & Regulate Fire Department & Repeal By-law 2002-55
By-law 2024-121 - Fee & Charges for Various Fire Services
Recruitment
***NEW RECRUIT HIRING - CLOSED*** Please follow up with us in the fall of 2026
Volunteer Firefighters are paid as part-time on- call firefighters. They will earn an hourly wage starting from $20.08 - $28.86, depending on rank and years of service. A minimum of 6 - 8 hours are available monthly.
Free training - No experience necessary!
Firefighter Application Package.
Please send completed applications by email to: fire@seguin.ca
Junior Firefighter Program
***JUNIOR RECRUITMENT IS OPEN ALL YEAR-ROUND***
The Junior Firefighter Program is for youth ages 15–18 who want to be part of a team and learn valuable skills. The program gives young members the chance to experience volunteerism and prepare to become active firefighters when they turn 18.
Junior Firefighters:
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Serve in support roles during emergencies under close supervision
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Attend weekly training drills with the full department
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Assist with tasks like setting up water supplies, handling equipment, supporting interior firefighters, and helping with post-fire cleanup
If you’re interested in joining, contact us at fire@seguin.ca
Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation (STSA)
Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation provides fire protection in rural areas equivalent to hydrant service and is recognized by most insurance companies in Canada. It shows that Seguin Fire Services can quickly and effectively supply water to fight fires in areas without municipal hydrants.
Seguin Township received this accreditation on September 25, 2024, covering all rural areas within 8 km by road of any of our five fire stations. SUPERIOR TANKER SHUTTLE ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATION
Rural residents within 8 km of a fire station should contact their insurance company to see if they are eligible for a reduced insurance rate. CALCULATE YOUR DISTANCE TO THE NEAREST FIRE STATION
| Burning Regulations |
Fire Season is from January 1st - December 31st.
Daytime Open Burning (2m x 2m) is allowed only if:
- The Fire Hazard Rating is LOW or MODERATE.
- A Fire Permit application has been approved by the Fire Department.
- Heavy Equipment or industrial water pump is on site.
- The pile is no larger than 2m x 2m (6ft x 6ft) in size.
- The fire is tended to by a qualified person on site at all times.
- The fire is at least 2 meters away from flammable materials.
Evening Open Burning (2m x 2m) is allowed only if:
- The Fire Hazard Rating is LOW or MODERATE.
- The fire is ignited 2 hours before sunset, or later.
- And extinguished 2 hours after sunrise, or earlier.
- The pile is no larger than 2m x 2m (6ft x 6ft) in size.
- The fire is tended to by a responsible person at all times.
- The fire is at least 2 meters away from flammable materials
- Adequate tools or water are nearby to contain fire, if necessary.
Campfires are allowed for cooking, warmth, or socializing only if:
- The Fire Hazard Rating is LOW, MODERATE, or HIGH.
- The pile is no larger than 1m x 1m (3ft x 3ft) in size.
- The fire is tended to by a responsible person at all times.
- The fire is at least 2 meters away from flammable materials.
- Adequate tools or water are nearby to contain fire, if necessary.
Important Information:
DURING EXTREME/FIREBAN *NO OPEN BURNING *NO CAMPFIRES *NO FIREWORKS
For more information, or to obtain a Fire Permit, please contact Seguin Fire Services at (705) 732-4300 or email fire@seguin.ca
Burn Permits can only be requested during business hours, Monday - Friday between 8:30am to 4:30pm.
* For a complete list of the Open Burning rules, please view our Open Air Burning By-law #2023-107 *
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Fireworks Regulations
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Consumer Fireworks can only be set off on specific days:
- Victoria Day and the Saturday and Sunday of that same holiday weekend.
- Canada Day, and:
- If Canada Day falls on a Monday or Tuesday, the preceding Saturday and Sunday.
- If Canada Day falls on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, the following Friday and Saturday.
- New Year's Eve/Day, following the time limits listed below.
Consumer Fireworks can only be set off, on the days mentioned above, between dusk and 11:00 p.m., except for New Year's Eve/Day when fireworks are allowed until 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Please ensure Fireworks are not set off when:
- the surface wind exceeds 40 km/h;
- within 300 metres of any place where explosives, gasoline or other highly flammable substances are;
- on a roadway, or;
- inside of or closer than 8 metres to any building, tent, trailer, camp, shelter or motor vehicle.
Fireworks are not permitted to be set off on Township of Seguin property without authorization.
Commercial Display Fireworks require an authorized permit from the Fire Chief.
For more information, or to obtain a Commercial Fireworks Permit, please contact: Seguin Fire Services at (705) 732-4300 or email fire@seguin.ca
DURING HIGH, EXTREME/FIREBAN RATING - NO FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED
* For a complete list of the Fireworks rules, please view our Fireworks By-law #2023-106 *
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| Fire Prevention |
Our Mission
Seguin Fire Services mission is to provide quality Fire Prevention Activities and Emergency Response to our community. We respond to emergencies in a timely and organized fashion to save lives and minimize property losses.
Public Education
Fire Prevention in Seguin is committed to public education for all ages. It starts at the three early years programs and it goes right on through to the senior citizens in the community.
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A fire safety inspection can be requested by a building owner, or it can be requested by complaint due to a fire safety concern. We also have regular scheduled inspections as set out in the Fire Prevention Policy. These inspections are designed to assist building owners in keeping their buildings in compliance with the Ontario Fire Code.
What to Expect
When a Fire Prevention Officer attends a building to conduct an inspection, they will be responsible to inspect the areas of the building that are set out in the Ontario Fire Code. For example in a restaurant an inspector will look at the Kitchen fire protection equipment, the emergency lighting, exit lighting, fire extinguishers, fire separations and all other aspects of the building relating fire safety.
Pre-Inspection Check List
A Building Owners Responsibility
Building owners who have or are required to have fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, exit lighting and door closures are responsible to have these systems checked tested and inspected as required by the Ontario Fire Code. Some equipment such as commercial cooking equipment is required to be inspected every 6 months. The records from these inspections will be reviewed at the time of the inspection by the Fire Prevention Officer.
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| Forest Fire Safety |
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Eliminate the Risk
When you are discarding smoking materials you must make sure that they are cooled and put in a fire proof container.
When you build a fire pit there are a few things that need to be done. Clear the area around the fire pit, use rocks to build a barrier for the hot coals and flames. Make sure the fire is located on sand or rock so it doesn't burn into the tree roots. For more fire pit building ideas visit the Ministry of Natural Resources.
When you are extinguishing your camp fire you must make sure that all of the coals and fire are completely extinguished and cooled using water.
What to do
If you come across a forest fire stay calm, call 911 immediately. Be sure that you know the name of the road that you are on and the nearest civic 911 number. This will give first responders the quickest response to the emergency. Depending on weather conditions and size of fire you may be required to leave the area immediately.
If the fire that you have found is in the middle of the bush you may be required to give direction to fire crews on the best way to get to the fire.
More information
For more information on Forest fire safety contact a Seguin Township Fire Prevention Officer, or visit the Ministry of Natural resources Firesmart Canada.
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| Home Fire Safety |
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The Basics
We can start teaching fire safety to our children at a young age. We teach them the following messages:
- Get out and stay out when the smoke alarm sounds.
- Practice your Fire Escape Plan.
- Stay low in smoke.
- Don't hide from fire fighters.
- Don't play with matches.
- Stay clear of candles.
Fire Safe Homes
To make your home fire safe you can take the following steps
- Install smoke alarms on every storey and near sleeping areas.
- Have your heating equipment inspected yearly.
- Keep combustible materials away from heat sources.
- Place candles in hurricane proof containers.
- Keep pot handles turned inward on stoves.
- Maintain smoke and Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.
- Clean your lint trap after every use.
- Develop and practice a fire escape plan.
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| School Programs |
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Here is quick link to a Training Our Kids page
Smoke alarm checks
Every year the fire department provides smoke alarm check lists that school children can take home and complete with their parents. This allows us to make sure that kids in our community are living in fire protected homes. Here is a sample of this check list.
Fire Drills
Every school is required to have the students participate in three fire drills in the fall and three fire drills in the spring. The fire department and Humphrey school do these drills together, every fire drill has been a huge success.
Fire Safety Day
Every spring some of the primary classes from Humphrey school come to the fire hall to participate in some fun learning games and exercises. These games and exercises teach the students how to dial 911 and the information that they need to know if they ever have to call for help. We also play some games that focus on getting out and staying out and staying low under smoke. Then there is the fun job of spraying the fire hose.
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| Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms |
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms are required on every Storey and outside sleeping areas of every home in Ontario.
Smoke alarms will be hardwired and interconnected in new homes, however older homes are required to have battery operated smoke alarms as a minimum requirement.
There are many different types of smoke alarm technologies that can be used in our homes. The most common is the standard ionization smoke alarm, but another option is the photoelectric smoke alarm. This type does not respond to moist conditions as readily as the ionization type, which makes it an ideal alarm for kitchens bathrooms and in moist basements.
Change the batteries in your smoke alarms twice a year to make sure you and your family is protected.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer. This is because it is tasteless, colourless, odourless gas that is deadly in low and high concentrations. It is produced mainly in heating equipment which is not operating properly, causing the fuel to burn incompletely and creating the CO.
Carbon Monoxide alarms are the only way to detect CO keeping your family safe. These alarms should be placed in the heating equipment areas as well as near sleeping areas.
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| Fire Hall Locations |
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| Fire Route (9-1-1) Number |
How to Purchase a Fire Route (9-1-1) Number
If you don’t have a 9-1-1 number or need a replacement, contact Seguin Fire Services:
Call: (705) 732-4300
Email: fire@seguin.ca
Important: Residents are responsible for installing the number.
A fire route number is a green 9-1-1 sign posted at the end of your driveway. It helps emergency services, utilities, family, and friends locate your home quickly.
Maintaining your Fire Route Number
Check your number regularly to ensure the pole is upright and visible, especially in winter.
Factors affecting visibility include snow, debris, trees, and shrubs.
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