Station 1 Address: 27 Alma Street, Norwood
Station 2 Address: 1818 Asphodel 3rd Line, Asphodel-Norwood
Public safety, whether emergency responses or active prevention, is our main focus.
Our 35 member team responds to a variety of emergencies, including fire suppression, motor vehicle accidents, medical assistance, shore-based ice and water rescue, public hazards, as well as farm, industrial, and home accidents, to name a few. Fire investigation, prevention, and public education are an integral part of our service and are supported by many volunteer activities in collaboration with our Firefighters Association.
| Burn Permits & Open Air Burning |
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Burn By-law 2016-79 as amended became effective August 23, 2016. There are three types of fires:
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Recreational Fires - for cooking or warmth, up to 1m2 in size, do not require a permit.
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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.
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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.
Burn Permit Application
List of fines and fees can be found in next drop-down, as well as the Fees and Charges By-Law.
Open Air Burning Information Pamphlet (348 KB)
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| Open Air Burning Permit & Penalty Fees |
| By-law 2016-79 as amended Schedule A |
- Special Occurrence Fire Permit Fee: $25.00
- Agricultural Fire Permit Fee: $ 0.00
- Recreational Fire Permit Fee: $ 0.00
- Annual Incinerator Permit and Inspection: $40.00
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Description of Offence
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Provisions Creating
Offence
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Fee
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Set or allow fire to burn in contravention of by-law
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Section 3.1
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$200.00
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Failing to obtain a permit/permission
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Section 3.2
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$200.00
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Burning prohibited materials
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Section 3.3
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$200.00
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Burning leaves
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Section 3.4
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$200.00
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Setting an uncontained fire
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Section 3.5
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$200.00
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Fire not attended, supervised or inadequate means to extinguish fire
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Section 3.6
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$200.00
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Burn barrel
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Section 3.9
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$200.00
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Failing to obtain incinerator permit/inspection
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Section 3.11
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$200.00
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Recreational fire within 3m of structure, roadway, overhead wires or combustible material
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Section 4.1
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$200.00
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Fire other than a recreation fire set within 22m of a structure, roadway, overhead wires or combustible material
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Section 4.1
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$200.00
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Fire on public land or roadway
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Section 4.2
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$200.00
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Fire on land where construction of a building or structure is ongoing
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Section 4.3
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$200.00
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Failure to obtain owner’s permission
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Section 5.1
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$200.00
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Fire between sunset & sunrise (not applicable to recreational fires)
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Section 5.2
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$200.00
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Fire or Fireworks during fire ban
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Section 5.3
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$1,000.00
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Fire causing a nuisance or danger
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Section 5.4
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$400.00
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Failure to call prior to setting an open-air fire
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Section 6.5
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$100.00
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Any subsequent fine occurred in the above penalties shall be fined two (2) times the amount of the previous fine or penalty for each repeated violation(s)
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The Fire Chief or their designate can (at their discretion) revoke or ban the right of a resident to have fires identified in the current Burn By-law
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Cost associated with Section 5.5 and 7.3 will be determined based on each occurrence (Rate to respond and extinguish is set at current MTO rates). |
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| Carbon Monoxide (CO) |
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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.
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√ Purchase and install a CO detector that meets Underwriters Laboratories standards.
√ Have a heating professional inspect, clean, and adjust your fireplace, woodstove, gas appliances and chimneys every fall before the start of the home heating season.
√ Read and follow all instructions that accompany fuel-burning devices.
√ Pay attention to symptoms.
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| DON'Ts |
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X Ever cook or heat a grill indoors - even if you put it inside the fireplace.
X Run vehicles in the garage - even if the door is open. CO can accumulate quickly and enter your home.
X Use fuel-powered machines or tools in building or semi-closed spaces.
X Use gas stoves or ovens to heat your home.
X Use an un-vented kerosene space heater.
X Close the damper to the fireplace unless the fire is completely out and the coals are cold.
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| Community Safety Awareness |
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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. Be sure to check the expiry date of the contents in your Emergency Survival Kit twice a year.
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.
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| Fire Department's Mission Statement & Goals |
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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.
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| Fire Inspections |
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Effective fire inspections, plan reviews and public education efforts conducted by the Township of Asphodel-Norwood can prevent fires and the loss of life.
| Main Points of Fire Prevention |
- Engineering to eliminate hazards through design, correcting hazards, or reducing hazards.
- Educating the public to develop a positive attitude toward fire safety and educate people to be safe.
- Enforcing the codes, standards and regulations that are developed to help prevent fires.
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| What is a Fire Inspection? |
- Is a visual inspection of a building and its property that is conducted to determine if the building complies with all pertinent codes and regulations of the jurisdiction.
- Inspections are conducted to reduce the risk of fire and maintain a reasonable level of protection of life and property from the hazards created by fire, explosion and hazardous materials.
- Fire inspections are conducted at businesses, apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, places of public assembly and other occupancies with the exception of one or two family dwellings.
- Safety surveys can be performed at the request of the owner.
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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.
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| Smoke Alarms |
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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.
| Maintaining Smoke Alarms |
- Test your smoke alarm every month
- Change your batteries at least twice a year
- Vacuum your alarms to clean at least once a year
- Replace smoke alarms every 10 years
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Remember that it is against the law to remove the batteries or tamper with smoke alarms.
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| Tanker Shuttle Accreditation |
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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.
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