Recreational Burning Permit is required for: fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and chimeneas
Fire-Open Burning Permit is required for: Brush piles
Program: Thunder Bay (City of) - Fire Station 4 - Churchill Dr - Fire and Rescue Services
Organization: Thunder Bay (City of)
Thunder Bay (City of) - Fire Station 1 - Vickers St
Phone Numbers: 807-577-8079
Crisis: 9-1-1
Website: www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/fire-rescue.aspx
Address:
501 Churchill Dr
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1W2
Location: Located on the corner of Churchill Dr and James St N in the Northwood area
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Dave Tarini - Deputy Fire Chief
807-625-2104
Dave Paxton - Fire Chief
807-625-2102
Service Description:
  • Responds to emergencies as dispatched by 911
  • Provides fire suppression, vehicle extrication, ice and water rescue, high and low angle rescue, hazardous materials response, medical assistance and fire fighter defibrillation
  • Offers tours of fire stations for individuals and groups, and pumper visits to events
  • Issues open burning and recreational burning permits



  • Fees: Service - Open burning permits
    Application:
    • Apply for a burning permit on the website or visit a local fire station

    • Site inspections are required
    Eligibility / Target Population: Permits are only issued to residents of Thunder Bay
    Languages: English
    Area Served: City of Thunder Bay
    See Also: Emergency Planning and Preparedness
    Last Updated: 5/6/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=198180

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