About Fire and Emergency Services
Douro-Dummer Fire Services (DDFS) is a volunteer fire service with over 60 volunteer firefighters.
The DDFS firefighters, four fire stations, 13+ fire apparatus and three boats are all under the direction of a full-time fire chief.
Level of Service |
DDFS offers the following fire and emergency services to the Township of Douro-Dummer as well as to some of our neighbouring municipalities:
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Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) |
Public access AEDs are located at the following municipal locations during business hours:
For a brief tutorial on the use of the AEDs, please watch this video on the ZOLL AED3. For after-hours emergencies please call 911. |
Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation |
Fire hydrants aren't usually available in rural settings, so fire departments need to be able to shuttle water to a fire from other sources such as dry hydrants, reservoirs and lakes using water tankers. Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation is a process where the fire department demonstrates that they can supply enough water to a fire scene, using a water tanker shuttle, to be considered equivalent to fire hydrant on a municipal water system. A 3rd party certification company oversees the process. 2024 Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Certificate (valid between 2024 and December 2029) |
Use of Farm Buildings for Assembly Occupancy |
Are you thinking of using a barn to host an event? There will be details you need to discuss with fire services and the building department.
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Use of Temporary Tents |
If you plan to use a temporary event tent, it is your responsibility to ensure it meets the Ontario Fire Code. Examples of the requirements include:
This list is not complete, if you require assistance to ensure you are in compliance with the Ontario Fire Code please contact us to arrange an inspection. A permit from the Building Department is required for tents greater than 60 square metres. Visit the Building Permits webpage for more information. |
Kidde Recall of Dual-Sensor (Photoelectric and Ionization) Smoke Alarms |
For details on this recall, please visit the Government of Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts webpage |
Fees and Charges for Services |
Examples of user fees and charges associated with Douro-Dummer Fire Services (DDFS):
For a complete list of fees and charges associated with DDFS please see the User Fees and Charges' User Fee Schedule. To request an inspection, fire incident report, etc. please contact the DDFS. Fire file searches can be requested via the Tax, Work Orders, Zoning and Fire Requests portal. Payment options include cheque, debit, and cash as well as the Online Payment webpage. |