Fire Chief's duties also extend to towns of Emo and Lavallee
Program: Fort Frances (Town of) - Fire Department
Organization: Fort Frances (Town of)
Phone Numbers: 807-274-9841
Crisis: 9-1-1
Fax: 807-274-9595
Email: town@fortfrances.ca
Website: fort-frances.com/experience/activities-amenities/fire-rescue-service
Address:
320 Portage Ave
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3P9
Location:
  • Located at Portage Ave at the Civic Centre
  • Closest intersection is at Portage Ave and Church St
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours


Municipal Office: Mon-Fri 8 an-4 pm
Public Contacts: Dave Robertson - Interim Fire Chief
807-274-9841 Ext 1250 * drobertson@fortfrances.ca

Service Description: Responsible for emergency fire and rescue service to the community
  • Provides fire prevention services including inspection and investigation
  • Provides public fire education services
Provides the following services:
  • Structural fire fighting including rescue
  • Grass, brush and forestry fire fighting
  • First response, tiered response and ambulance assistance
  • Response to vehicle accidents including extrication services
  • Hazardous material response
  • Response to transportation incidents involving vehicles, trains, aircraft and water craft
  • Performs water and ice rescue
  • Performs high angle rescue
  • Performs confined space rescue
  • Participates in community emergency service plan
  • Assistance to public, public utilities and police



Fees: None
Application: Call for assistance
Eligibility / Target Population: No restrictions





Residency Requirements:
  • Extrication and medical assist in crashes extend: East to Seine River, North on Hwy 502 midway to Dryden, North on Hwy 71 to Kenora as far as Pine Lake, West to junction of Hwy 11/71 in Emo

  • Fire suppression and medical services only within town of Fort Frances
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Rainy River
See Also: Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Safety and Injury Prevention
Last Updated: 3/5/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=149673

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