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Program:
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Lake Helen Fire Hall - Volunteer Fire Department
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Address:
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c/o c/o Lake Helen Fire Department
PO Box 1030
Nipigon, ON
P0T 2J0
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Street Address:
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16 Main St
Red Rock First Nation
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Location:
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- Lake Helen Fire Hall is located at Main St in the town of Nipigon
- Situated near Lake Helen Reserve
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Emergency Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Red Rock Indian Band- Tribal Council: Independent (does not belong to Tribal Council)
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Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)Robinson-Superior Treaty
Responsible for fire protection and prevention, and administration of the Ontario Fire Code- Fire protection provided by Lake Helen Volunteer Fire Department with assistance from Nipigon Fire Department
- Issues applicable burn permits required for brush piles, incinerators and open fires, excluding campfires
- Practises regular standardized training modules and members also attend external training opportunities
- Maintains a fire hall, equipment, one pumper truck and a rapid attack vehicle
Provides the following services:- Education programs including smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and fire/fall protection for Elders
- Emergency planning
- Fire investigation
- Fire suppression
- Hazardous materials information
- Home safety which includes ensuring all homes are equipped with smoke alarms and charged fire extinguishers
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Red Rock Indian Band
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibwe, available upon request
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