We proudly serve a sub-urban community
of over 18,000 people.

The Fire Chief leads the Springwater Fire Department made up of 90 Volunteer Firefighters operating out of 4 Fire Stations. The Fire Chief also issues Fire Permits, conducts inspections to ensure compliance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, provides Fire Safety Training and oversees the Emergency Plan.

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Fire and Emergency Services - Key Contacts
Tony Van Dam: 
    Director of Fire & Emergency Services (ext. 2031)
Craig Williams: 
    Deputy Fire Chief (ext. 2048)
Jeff Corriveau: 
    Fire Prevention Officer (ext. 2047)
Jeff French
    Fire Training Officer (PT) (ext. 2057)
Debbie Labelle
    Emergency Services Assistant (ext. 2045)

Our Mission
The Township of Springwater Fire and Emergency Services mission is to prevent and/or reduce the incidents of fire within the Township, by increasing the awareness levels of our residents through an active public education program. The Springwater Fire and Emergency Services must ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code and Municipal By-laws.

Fire Hall Locations
The following are the four fire halls located within the Township of Springwater:

Station # 2: 1453 Snow Valley Road, Midhurst, ON L0L 1X1
        Station 2 has 20 FireFighters and 5 Officers. 

Station # 3:  2303 Ronald Road, Minesing, ON L0L 1Y0
        Station 3 is the main location for training and public events. 
        Station 3 has 16 FireFighters and 4 Officers.
 
Station # 4:  1 Albert Street East, Hillsdale, ON L0L 1V0
        Station 4 has 16 FireFighters and 4 Officers.

Station # 5: 7 Patterson Street, Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0 
        The oldest station serving Elmvale for over 75 years. 
        Station 5 has 20 FireFighters and 5 Officers.

Please note all mail for the above fire halls is forwarded to the Township office located at:
Township of Springwater Administration Centre
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing ON
L0L 1Y2
 
Important Documents
Master Fire Plan 
Shuttle Tanker Certificate 

Fire Danger Rating
Current rating is:
LOW
(May 13, 2013)

Open Air Burning Permitted

1. Open Burn Fire Permit shall only be issued to the property owner or authorized agent.
2. Open Burning must occur between sunrise and sunset only.
3. Open Burn Fire Permit must be obtained from the Fire Chief or designate prior to igniting the fire.
4. A telephone number where the property owner or authorized agent can be reached must be provided. 
5. A responsible party of legal age must be in attendance with the Open Burn at all times and supervise the fire until it is completely extinguished. 
6. The responsible party of the Open Burn shall be equipped with sufficient water or tools to contains the fire and must have a means of contacting the Fire and Emergency Services Department in case of an emergency. 
7. The Open Burn is not permitted during a fire ban, snow, fog or rain conditions, when the Air Quality Advisory has been posted, and when the wind speed exceeds 20 km/h or the wind direction is changing frequently. 
8. Only clean dry brush, wood products and natural organic material may be burned. 
9. Petroleum products, plastics, rubber, painted lumber, construction waste or any other like material shall not be burned. 
10. An area of a minimum 15m adjacent to the Open Burn shall be cleared of all combustible material.
11. Open Burn Fire shall not be more than 2m in diameter and 2m in height. 
12. The responsible party is accountable for any smoke generated by the open burn.
13. A copy of the open burn fire permit shall be presented upon request.