• Open Air Burning Permit is required for brush piles, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and chimneys, camp fires, incinerators, and any other open air burning
  • Open Air Burning restrictions are in effect April 1st to October 31st - No daytime burning between the hours of 8 am-5 pm
Ambulance services are provided by Superior North EMS, but firefighters may act as first responders
Program: Shuniah (Municipality of) - Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services - Station 1 - 1700 Lakeshore Drive - Fire and Emergency Services
Organization: Shuniah (Municipality of)
Shuniah (Municipality of) - Municipal Office
Phone Numbers: 807-983-2021
Crisis: 9-1-1
Fax: 807-983-2943
Email: firechief@shuniahfire.com
Website: shuniahfire.com
Address:
1700 Lakeshore Dr
Shuniah, ON
P7A 0T1
Location: Located on Lakeshore Dr and Coral Bay Dr
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Blair Arthur - Fire Chief


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



  • Fees: None
    Application: Information and application for burn permits can be found on the website
    Eligibility / Target Population: No restrictions
    Languages: English
    Area Served: City of Thunder Bay, District of Thunder Bay
    See Also: Emergency Planning and Preparedness
    Safety and Injury Prevention
    Last Updated: 4/23/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=149845

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