Program: Red Rock Indian Band - Lake Helen Fire Hall - Volunteer Fire Department
Organization: Red Rock Indian Band
Red Rock Indian Band - Professional Business Complex - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-887-2510
Toll-Free: 1-877-887-2510
Crisis: 9-1-1
Fax: 807-887-3446
Email: reception@rrib.ca
Website: www.rrib.ca/
Address:
c/o c/o Lake Helen Fire Department
PO Box 1030
Nipigon, ON
P0T 2J0
Street
Address
:
16 Main St
Red Rock First Nation
Location:
  • Lake Helen Fire Hall is located at Main St in the town of Nipigon
  • Situated near Lake Helen Reserve
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Emergency Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours


Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Public Contacts: Larry Hicknell - Fire Chief and Fire Prevention Officer
larry.hicknell@rrib.ca

Service Description: 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



Fees: None
Application: Call for assistance
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Red Rock Indian Band
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, available upon request
Area Served: District of Thunder Bay
See Also: Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Last Updated: 4/2/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=191178

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