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Bracebridge Fire Department

Bracebridge Fire Department

The Bracebridge Fire Department is made up of full time and paid on call firefighters. Volunteer Firefighters play a unique and pivotal role in Bracebridge, acting as champions for community safety, education, and prevention. The dedicated team of Firefighters work hard to serve the community and keep it safe.

2023 Bracebridge Fire Department Annual Report

Station 1: 225 Taylor Road
Station One is staffed from Monday to Friday, from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Closed at night, on weekends and statutory holidays but staffed by volunteers during those times. 

Station 2: 3448 HWY 118 East
Station Two is not open to the public and staffed by volunteers.

Divisions

Fire prevention and public education efforts are known as the first line of defense. Led by our Fire Prevention Officer and supported by our Fire Inspections and Compliance Officer, staff deliver public education, fire code enforcement and fire investigations. 
Please contact our Fire Prevention Officer, Kevin Plested with any questions or concerns with fire safety.

firefighter entangled in wires

Firefighters train one night a week to maintain their skills. Training is delivered by in house trainers as well as specialists from outside the department. Topics include:

  • Fire pumper operations
  • Auto extrication
  • Gas detection
  • Hazardous materials training
  • Firefighter survival               
  • Search and rescue

New recruits undergo 4 months of training prior to being allowed to respond to calls.
All firefighters take additional training as courses become available.

fire truck on scene with all lights on

The department responds to many different calls for help. Types of responses we do include:

  • Fire suppression
  • Auto collisions
  • Gas leaks/carbon monoxide emergencies
  • Shore based water/ice rescue                  
  • Marine firefighting/rescue on Lake Muskoka
  • Assistance to the OPP and Muskoka Paramedic Services
  • Hazardous material responses 

Our dedicated firefighters are ready to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to whatever needs our residents and visitors have.

Fire Station 1 houses all full time and administration staff.
The Administration Coordinator completes all necessary data entry, fire marshal reports, manages budgeting, assists the public and keeps the fire hall office running smoothly.


The Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Inspection and Compliance Officer and Training Officer also work from this station. 

Apparatus

fire danger rating moderate

Current Fire Danger Rating

Last Changed: April 2, 2024, 9:05 a.m.

Reviewed: Daily

 

Contact Us

Station 1
225 Taylor Road
Monday to Friday, from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

705-645-8258
admin@bracebridgefire.com

Station 2
3448 HWY 118 East 
This facility is not open to the public.

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