Fire & Fire Prevention

Burn By-law 2016-79 became effective August 23, 2016. There are three types of fires:

• Recreational Fires - for cooking or warmth, up to 1m² in size, do not require a permit.

• Agricultural Fires - for rural or agricultural properties with a minimum of 5 acres, with the intent of burning only brush or vegetation, to a maximum size of 3m in length or width x 2m in height, a permit is required.

• Special Occurrence Fires - any desired fire that does not meet the intent of a Recreational Fire or Agricultural Fire, requires both a permit and a site inspection.

Burn Permits are available through the Municipal Office, Norwood Fire Station, and the Norwood and Westwood Libraries. List of fines and fees can be found in the Fees and Charges By-Law.

As of April 15, 2015, you must install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home if you have a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage. Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea and dizziness, as well as confusion, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness. In high concentrations, it can be fatal. 

Is your family prepared for an emergency event? The Township of Asphodel-Norwood Emergency Awareness Guide can help provide you with the information you need to make a plan and be better prepared. 

In an emergency, your family may not be together, or you may be asked to evacuate your home. Thinking about what you would do in different situations and preparing a plan with every member of your family is the first step to being prepared. View the Ministry of Solicitor General's website for tips on how to make a plan, build a kit and be informed. 

Prepare a pet emergency survival kit and keep it with your family kit. be sure to check the expiry date of your contents twice a year

Mission Statement/Goals

It shall be the goal of the A-N Fire Department to provide fire protection through the established level of service designed to protect the lives, property, and the environment of the inhabitants of the response area; first to the corporation; second to those municipalities requiring assistance through the authorized mutual aid plan, and third to those municipalities which are provided fire protection services by the department under an authorized agreement.

Furthermore, to protect the lives and well being of the firefighters to ensure the level of training, personnel, and equipment meets the approved level of service.

Effective fire inspections, plan reviews and public education efforts conducted by the Township of Asphodel-Norwood can prevent fires and the loss of life.

To schedule a Fire Inspection please contact the Fire Chief at 705-639-5343.

Fire Inspection Fees can be found in the Fees and Charges By-Law.

It is the homeowner's responsibility to install and maintain smoke alarms on every storey of their home and outside all sleeping areas. In rental properties, it is the landlord's responsibility to ensure their rental property meets smoke alarm rules and regulations.

Remember that it is against the law to remove the batteries or tamper with smoke alarms.

What is Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation?

It is when the first pumper arrives on the scene of the fire and is able to flow a minimum of 900 litres (200 imperial gallons) of water per minute within 5 minutes and maintain the flow uninterrupted for two hours.

The site must be within eight kilometers of the sub-station and must be at least five kilometers from the location where the tankers are being reloaded.

The water source must be available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

The Asphodel-Norwood Fire Department possesses a Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Certificate.