Fire Department

Southwest Middlesex has two departments within its boundaries to serve the Municipality.  There is one department located in Glencoe and another department located in Wardsville.  Both departments are staffed by trained volunteer fire fighters.

9-1-1 is the number to call for emergency response. If you have any questions of a general nature for the departments or if you would like permission to have a controlled burn, please contact the Fire Chiefs or their Deputy Chiefs at the numbers noted below.

Your fire area is as noted on the map (Map is Currently Under Construction).

Fire--Open Air Burning

By-law No. 75/2001 was passed January 2, 2002. This by-law prescribes the time during which fires may be set in the open air and precautions to be observed.

The following is an overview of the by-law and we recommend that a full copy of the by-law be obtained for all details.

Generally, no person shall conduct, or permit to be conducted, an open air burning within the boundaries of Southwest Middlesex unless permission has been given by the Fire Chief for the applicable area.

Exceptions do apply to the regulations for both the urban and the rural areas. Recreational fires (with restrictions) and barbeques are exempt. Special Events permits can be applied for at a cost of $20.00 each. Even with exceptions, fires must be limited to the burning of dry untreated wood.

Under no circumstances are household waste, toxic waste, leaves, grass, asphalt shingles, construction materials, tires, rubber, plastic, Styrofoam or insulation to be burned.

Fines have been established to recover any costs associated with any failure to extinguish a prohibited open air burning. Costs can exceed $350.00 per piece of equipment required to extinguish prohibited fires. 
 

Fire Safety Information and Carbon Monoxide Detection

The Southwest Middlesex Fire Departments strongly promote fire safety. A fire in your home, school or place of business can turn into raging inferno fast. The important thing to do is to leave everything and get everyone out and away from the building as quickly as possible and call the fire department from a nearby phone. Never re-enter a burning building and remember that your most valuable possession is life!

The insurance industry notes the following facts!

Develop a Fire Escape Plan for the safety of your entire family.  Remember, fire safety begins with you.

Go to www.firesafetycouncil.com for great information on safety matters of all descriptions including guides on smoke alarms, what to do if you live in apartment, carbon monoxide and more.  This is a great site full of excellent safety resource materials for you, your family and your friends.

Another great resource for specific health related concerns is www.healthunit.com - make sure that you check out their Child Safety Link.

Additional Information on Smoke Alarms

1.  Every Home in Ontario must have smoke detectors - it's the law!
2.  Smoke Alarm Installation & Care
3.  Where to go for ideas if you have a sensitive smoke alarm that drives you crazy

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Carbon Monoxide Detection

Carbon Monoxide Detection Brochure
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Many of the pamphlets you will find through the above-noted links are available at the municipal office.