Dawson Township Fire Department is part of the West Rainy River District Fire Service, an amalgamation in 2011 of three fire departments which also includes Rainy River Fire Dept and Lake of the Woods Fire Dept
Program: Dawson (Township of) - Volunteer Fire Department
Organization: Dawson (Township of)
Phone Numbers: 807-852-3529
Crisis: 9-1-1
Fax: 807-852-3529
Email: dawsontwp@tbaytel.net
Website: www.dawsontownship.ca/
Address:
PO Box 427
Rainy River, ON
P0W 1L0
Street
Address
:
211 Fourth St
Rainy River
Location:
  • Township Office is located on Fourth St across the street from the Canada Post building
  • Closest intersection is at Fourth St and Broadway Ave
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Randy Asselin - Fire Chief
807-275-9075

Service Description:
  • Operates a fire department
  • Responsible for fire prevention and administration of the Ontario Fire Code
  • Issues applicable burn permits required for brush piles, incinerators and open fires, excluding campfires
  • Provides fire safety and prevention education



  • Fees: Service fees - Fire Permit
    Application: Call for assistance
    Eligibility / Target Population: No restrictions
    Languages: English
    Area Served: District of Rainy River
    See Also: Government Services - Federal and Provincial
    Last Updated: 4/1/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=149697

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